Oxnard Film Society Presents Kokuho [Japan]

Another in the foreign film series, this one from Japan [in Japanese with English subtitles]. It has been rated by Rotten Tomatoes: 93%/97% [Critics/Audiences]. It is rated NR. **Japan's Submission to Academy Awards for** **Best International Feature Film** Nagasaki, 1964. After the death of his father, the leader of a yakuza gang, 14-year-old Kikuo is taken under the wing of a famous Kabuki actor. Alongside Shunsuke, the actor’s only son, Kikuo decides to dedicate himself to this traditional form of theatre. Across decades, the two young men grow and evolve together – from acting school to the grandest stages – amid scandals and glory, brotherhood and betrayals, as each pushes to become the greatest living Kabuki master. From acclaimed director Lee Sang-il (Pachinko), KOKUHO (meaning ""national treasure"") is a film of awe-inspiring scope and sumptuous beauty, and a monument to the artists who would sacrifice everything in the pursuit of the ultimate performance." **Critics' Consensus** *A visual knockout that patiently explores the price that artists pay for their craft, Kokuho's astonishing technical virtues are only rivaled by Ryô Yoshizawa and Ryûsei Yokohama's superb performances.* [Full Review by John Powers \[NPR\]](https://www.npr.org/2026/03/03/nx-s1-5733953/kokuho-review-kabuki-oscar) Follow the link below to view the trailer: [Official Trailer](https://youtu.be/htY9T0KCyRY?si=hNm5eO3jInZSR1ta) All of our events are intended to have a strong social component, something sitting together in a dark theater reading subtitles doesn't provide. So when you get to the theater, just buy your ticket and enter. After these OFS movies, interested movie goers gather at Pacifico's Sushi Mex (on leaving the theater, follow the building to the left). It wouldn't necessarily be my first choice of restaurant, but it does have a Happy Hour and cerveza. Please enter theater by 3:15 for seating as these films can sell out. Tickets are $9.25 [$8.50 senior]. By responding RSVP = Yes to this event you agree to the liability disclaimer in the "Pages" tab [Click to see applicable liability disclaimer (http://www.meetup.com/Ventura-County-Active-Seniors/pages/Release_Of_Liability_for_All_VCAS_Events/) ].