Mukoku
武曲 MUKOKU
Synopsis
Kengo was gifted in Kendo (Japanese martial art) but he quits after a tragic incident. He works as a security guard and spends his days drinking. One day, he encounters a high school student Toru, who has a natural ability in Kendo. Toru revives the spirit of the sport in Kengo and he resumes practice again.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kazuyoshi Kumakiri
- Screenplay & Story
- Fujisawa Shu
- Original Title
- 武曲 MUKOKU
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuyoshi Kumakiri
Fujisawa Shu
Department Leadership Roster
Kazuyoshi Kumakiri
Director
Yûji Takatsuki
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mukoku
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What is Mukoku about?
Kengo was gifted in Kendo (Japanese martial art) but he quits after a tragic incident. He works as a security guard and spends his days drinking. One day, he encounters a high school student Toru, who has a natural ability in Kendo. Toru revives the spirit of the sport in Kengo and he resumes practice again.
Who directed Mukoku?
Mukoku was directed by Kazuyoshi Kumakiri.
Who stars in Mukoku?
The principal cast of Mukoku includes Go Ayano, Nijiro Murakami, Atsuko Maeda, Reiko Kataoka, Misuzu Kanno.
When was Mukoku released and how long is it?
Mukoku was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Is Mukoku based on a book or true story?
Mukoku is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fujisawa Shu".