Movie & Pop Culture Tie-ins– category –

What is the meaning behind that scene? The Kabuki play "Tsumoru Koi Yuki no Sekinoto" (The Barrier Gate) is impressively depicted in the movie "KOKUHO." Specifically, the scene where Sekibei and Kikuo (acting as Sumizome) meet— "Aitasa-n...

Why Did KOKUHO Change Its Kabuki Play From Sumidagawa to Sonezaki Shinju? If you’ve watched the film KOKUHO (National Treasure), based on Shuichi Yoshida’s acclaimed novel, you may have noticed something if you’ve also ...

Introduction: In the movie Kokuho (National Treasure), the play "Sonezaki Shinju" (The Love Suicides at Sonezaki) leaves a powerful impression. While several Kabuki plays appear in the story, this masterpiece by Chikamatsu Monzaemon stan...