It’s not often that a film that showcase elements of traditional Kabuki theater reaches American audiences like Kokuho. It’s ...
The kabuki makeup artist behind director Sang-il Lee’s 'Kokuho' explains how the film channeled the rich history of the Japanese theatrical tradition for the big screen.
After Lee Sang-il’s hit film “ Kokuho ” brought the artistry of kabuki to the screen, actor Nakamura Takanosuke is bringing the craft itself abroad — complete with makeup brushes, wigs and all the ...