1. The Japanese movie "Kokuho" has broken Japan's box office record for a domestic live-action film, set 22 years ago.
- The film, directed by Lee Sang-il, follows the life and career of a fictional kabuki performer who achieves recognition as a national treasure.
- As of Monday, it has drawn over 12.3 million viewers and grossed approximately 17.4 billion yen or 111 million dollars.

2. The film's success can be attributed to the Kabuki stage performances by its main cast members, Yoshizawa Ryo and Yokohama Ryusei, who are not professional kabuki actors.

3. "Kokuho" has been officially submitted as Japan's contender for the Best International Feature Film category at the upcoming Academy Awards next year.