Shinema Kabuki: Renjishi

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Overview

The Kabuki 'Lion Dance' features a father and a son who explore their relationships and power dynamics. A renowned kabuki actor and his two sons enact the lion and his cubs in this variation to the more traditional formation.

Cast: Bando Yajuro, Kanjiro Nakamura, Kozaburo Nakamura, Shichinosuke Nakamura, Kamezo Nakaoka

Director: Yoji Yamada

Genres: History

Cast

Bando Yajuro

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Kanjiro Nakamura

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Kozaburo Nakamura

Shichinosuke Nakamura

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Kamezo Nakaoka

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