‘Kokuho’ Becomes Highest-Grossing Japanese Live-Action Film Locally With $111 Million

Kabuki drama 'Kokuho' has made box office history, becoming the highest-grossing Japanese live-action film of all time in its ...

Virginie Efira Learned Japanese for Next Ryusuke Hamaguchi Film, Teases ‘Astonishing Formal Choices’

Virginie Efira and Chiara Mastroianni reflect on twin paths that converged with 2022's "Other People's Children." ...

Oscar Entry ‘Kokuho’ Breaks 22-Year-Old Japan Box Office Record

Surprise hit Kokuho grossed more than ¥17.37 billion ($111 million), becoming the first movie in 22 years to break Japan’s ...

Brendan Fraser dives into Japanese culture for film ‘Rental Family’

Actor Brendan Fraser had never heard of a Japanese “rental family" service before working on the comedy-drama film “Rental Family.” "I had no idea that such a place was existent. But as it goes, ...