Drama, Opening Film
Kokuhō
国宝
Directed by: Lee Sang-il
Official Website
On the road to greatness, the blessings and curses of lineage are laid bare.
Nagasaki, 1964. After the death of his father, the leader of a yakuza gang, gifted son Kikuo (rising star Ryō Yoshizawa) is taken under the wing of famed kabuki actor Hanjirō Hanai (played by the iconic Ken Watanabe, Memoirs of a Geisha , The Last Samurai ). Alongside the great performer’s only son, Shunsuke (Ryūsei Yokohama), he dedicates his life to the artform—a centuries-old Japanese theatrical tradition known for its costumes, elaborate makeup and innovative stagecraft.
Over the ensuing decades, against the backdrop of stunning stagings of classic kabuki tales, the destiny of the two young disciples entwines and twists — from acting school to the most prestigious stages—and their hearts suffer as much yearning, scandal and glory as their onstage alter egos. Only one of them will become the master of the art.
Based on the best-selling novel by Shūichi Yoshida, Kokuhō (which translates as ‘National Treasure’) stormed the Japanese box office in mid-2025, with demand escalating for months on the back of word of mouth, becoming a true cultural phenomenon.
Following unprecedented demand, extra sessions on 6 December (Sat) have been added for all cities!
Audience warning: mature themes and sex scenes
Show available only
Thursday 6th November
● 19:00
Palace Barracks, Brisbane
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Thursday 6th November
● 19:30
Palace Barracks, Brisbane
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Saturday 8th November
● 15:15
Palace Barracks, Brisbane
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Saturday 8th November
● 15:30
Palace Barracks, Brisbane
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Sunday 9th November
● 14:00
Palace Barracks, Brisbane
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Sunday 9th November
● 14:30
Palace Barracks, Brisbane
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Tuesday 11th November
● 18:00
Palace Barracks, Brisbane
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Wednesday 12th November
● 19:30
Extra seats added!
Palace Electric, Canberra
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Friday 14th November
● 18:30
Palace Electric, Canberra
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Saturday 15th November
● 16:30
Extra seats added!
Palace Electric, Canberra
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Tuesday 18th November
● 19:30
Palace Raine Square, Perth
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Saturday 22nd November
● 12:00
Palace Raine Square, Perth
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Sunday 23rd November
● 12:00
Extra seats added!
Palace Raine Square, Perth
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Tuesday 25th November
● 18:00
Palace Raine Square, Perth
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Tuesday 25th November
● 19:30
The Kino, Melbourne
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Thursday 27th November
● 19:30
Palace Norton Street, Sydney
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Saturday 29th November
● 11:00
Extra 11:15am and 5:30pm sessions added!
Palace Central Sydney, Sydney
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Saturday 29th November
● 11:15
Palace Central Sydney, Sydney
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Saturday 29th November
● 11:30
Palace Central Sydney, Sydney
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Saturday 29th November
● 14:00
Extra 2:15pm session added!
The Kino, Melbourne
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Saturday 29th November
● 14:15
The Kino, Melbourne
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Saturday 29th November
● 15:00
Palace Moore Park, Sydney
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Saturday 29th November
● 17:15
Palace Central Sydney, Sydney
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Saturday 29th November
● 17:30
Palace Central Sydney, Sydney
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Sunday 30th November
● 11:00
Extra 12:00pm session added!
Palace Central Sydney, Sydney
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Sunday 30th November
● 12:00
Palace Central Sydney, Sydney
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Sunday 30th November
● 13:00
Palace Norton Street, Sydney
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Sunday 30th November
● 14:00
Extra 2:45pm session added!
The Kino, Melbourne
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Sunday 30th November
● 14:20
Palace Central Sydney, Sydney
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Sunday 30th November
● 14:30
Extra 12.00pm and 2:20pm sessions added!
Palace Central Sydney, Sydney
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Sunday 30th November
● 14:45
The Kino, Melbourne
Sold out
Sunday 30th November
● 15:00
Palace Norton Street, Sydney
Sold out
Sunday 30th November
● 15:00
Palace Moore Park, Sydney
Sold out
Monday 1st December
● 18:00
Palace Moore Park, Sydney
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Wednesday 3rd December
● 18:00
The Kino, Melbourne
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Saturday 6th December
● 11:00
Palace Barracks, Brisbane
Saturday 6th December
● 11:00
Palace Electric, Canberra
Saturday 6th December
● 10:15
The Kino, Melbourne
Popular
Saturday 6th December
● 11:00
New session at 10.15am added!
The Kino, Melbourne
Selling fast
Saturday 6th December
● 11:00
Palace Balwyn, Melbourne
Saturday 6th December
● 11:00
Extra seats added!
Palace Pentridge, Melbourne
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Saturday 6th December
● 11:00
Palace Brighton Bay, Melbourne
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Saturday 6th December
● 11:00
Extra seats added!
Palace Raine Square, Perth
Selling fast
Saturday 6th December
● 11:00
Palace Norton Street, Sydney
Saturday 6th December
● 11:00
Extra seats added!
Palace Central Sydney, Sydney
Sold out
Saturday 6th December
● 11:00
Palace Moore Park, Sydney
Popular
Saturday 6th December
● 14:30
Palace Barracks, Brisbane
Saturday 6th December
● 14:30
Palace Electric, Canberra
Saturday 6th December
● 14:30
New session at 10.15am added!
The Kino, Melbourne
Sold out
Saturday 6th December
● 14:30
Palace Balwyn, Melbourne
Saturday 6th December
● 14:30
Extra seats added!
Palace Pentridge, Melbourne
Selling fast
Saturday 6th December
● 14:30
Palace Brighton Bay, Melbourne
Selling fast
Saturday 6th December
● 14:15
Palace Raine Square, Perth
Sold out
Saturday 6th December
● 14:30
Palace Norton Street, Sydney
Saturday 6th December
● 14:30
Palace Central Sydney, Sydney
Sold out
Saturday 6th December
● 14:30
Palace Moore Park, Sydney
Selling fast
