Ken Watanabe learned kabuki to star in ‘Kokuho,' Japan's biggest live-action hit ever

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Ken Watanabe recalls his bloodiest day on the ‘Kokuho' set and celebrates 20 years of ‘Letters From Iwo Jima'

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Ken Watanabe and Lee Sang-il on ‘Kokuho,’ the Kabuki Gamble That Became Japan’s Top Live-Action Film and an Oscars Contender: ‘This Film Is About Pursuing Beauty’

Ken Watanabe and director Lee Sang-il discuss Kabuki epic 'Kokuho,' Japan’s top live-action hit and an Oscars international ...

‘Kokuho' Director Lee Sang-il & Star Ken Watanabe On How Japan's Oscar Entry Revived Moviegoing In The Country – Deadline Screening Series

If there’s a motif running through some awards contenders this season, it’s how niche characters or subjects are finding a ...
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Ken Watanabe battling cancer but promises fans he'll be back

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‘Kokuho’ director Sang-il Lee on reuniting with Ken Watanabe for Japan’s bold Oscar contender: ‘He’s not just an actor’

‘Kokuho’ director Sang-il Lee on reuniting with Ken Watanabe for Japan’s bold Oscar contender: ‘He’s not just an actor’ The acclaimed filmmaker reflects on tradition, transformation, and the artistry ...
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