Alongside Shunsuke (Ryûsei Yokohama), the actor's only son, he decides to dedicate himself to this traditional form of theatre.

For decades, the two young men grow and evolve together - from acting school to the grandest stages - amid scandals and glory, brotherhood and betrayals.

One of them will become the greatest Japanese master of the art of Kabuki - the 400-year-old traditional Japanese performing art that combines highly stylized drama, traditional dance and elaborate, dramatic makeup.