24 Jan 2025
Snowflowers: Seeds of Hope
A touching true story which portrays a doctor who selflessly dedicated his personal fortune to spreading the smallpox vaccination for saving people's lives.
Chūshingura Urabanashi: Nakazō Kyōran
Nakazo is forced by his foster mother, Shun, to practice dance intensively. He is bullied in the Kabuki world, and worries about his future as an actor.
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十三代目 市川團十郎 
栗原小巻 
坂本昌行 
近藤正臣 
大河内奈々子 
小林稔侍 
林隆三 
金田龍之介 
秋野太作 北村和夫 十二代目 市川團十郎
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