The Lion Dance
A visually striking documentary capture of a classical kabuki performance centered on spiritual possession and mythological transformation.
Famous kabuki performer Kikugoro IV performs the Lion Dance, in which a young girl is possessed by the spirit of a lion and transforms into the demonic beast.
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