Trailer and poster added for the movie “Kokuho” starring Ryo Yoshizawa and Ken Watanabe. The film is based on Shuichi Yoshida’s 2017 novel “Kokuhou” and directed by Sang-il Lee. Director Sang-il Lee previously worked with Shuichi Yoshida’s original novels for the 2010 film “Villain” and the 2016 film “Rage.” The film’s poster was photographed by Kazumi Kurigami the day after the film ended. filming of the film. Actor Ryo Yoshizawa was still in character as Kikuo Tachibana during the poster photo shoot.

“Kokuho” will be released on June 6, 2025 in Japan.

Plot synopsis by AsianWiki: Set in post-war Japan, when the country was experiencing rapid economic growth, Kikuo (Ryo Yoshizawa) was born into a yakuza family. His strange destiny ultimately leads him to be taken in by a kabuki theater actor. He lives in turbulent times, but his talent as a kabuki actor blossoms.