Japan Picks Lee Sang-Il’s Kabuki Drama ‘Kokuho’ as Oscar Submising

Japan was selected Lee Sang-Il‘S “Hi“As its submission for the international category of characteristics at 98. Academy AwardsFilm Images Association Japan announced on Thursday.

Initially, in 1964. Nagasaki, the film follows a 14-year-old kikuo who, after his death, Iakuza Father, was filmed under his lap of famous actor Kabuki. In addition to the actor’s son Shunsuka, the Kikuo is committed to the theatrical tradition for centuries, and their relationship develops for decades – from performing schools – from actor on the prestigious phase – on the background of “scandals and glory”.

Last includes a growing star ring yoshizawa as a kikuo, risey yokohama as shunsuke and international star Ken VatanabeHanjiro plays.

“Kokuho” bowed in Cannes directors for two weeks and then played at Shanghai International Film Festival. Next will be played in Toronto.

The film scenario is carefully balanced by theatrical performances with the divorce of non-phase relations between the two leading water. “I tried to make the best balance between the play on stage and scene outside the stage. I wanted the audience to see the two scenes as flawlessly”, “Lee said interview with Variety During the kan.

The film was a massive box for the boxes hit in Japan, earn JPI11.53 billion yen ($ 79 million) of 8.17 million to 24. August, which makes it another highest transfer of Japanese transfer at all times.

The last victory of Japan in the category came 2022. year when Hamaguchi Riusuke “drove my car” took home Oscars.

“Kokuho” Products Aniplek Inc. In cooperation with Miriagon Studio, Amuse Inc., Tocho Co., Ltd., Lavson Inc. And Credeus. Pyramid International manages international sales.

In the main lists of the International OSCAR function, 16. December and the final five candidates will be published 22. January.