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Sheep in the Box

2026 2 h 6 min Drama · Science Fiction 箱の中の羊

Otone Komoto, an architect, and her husband Kensuke, who runs a construction company, decide to welcome a humanoid robot into their home as their son.

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About the film

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What it’s about

Otone Komoto, an architect, and her husband Kensuke, who runs a construction company, decide to welcome a humanoid robot into their home as their son.

What hooks you

Hirokazu Kore-eda directs. The film was nominated at the Cannes Film Festival. The cast also includes Daigo Yamamoto.

Who it’s for

It is worth a look for anyone who enjoys quiet science fiction about family bonds, or dramas that explore grief and artificial intelligence in a near-future setting.

Technical details
Country
Japan
Year
2026
Genres
Drama, Science Fiction
Running time
2h 6min
Age rating
12+
MPAA
PG
World premiere
May 16, 2026
Box office (world)$4,541,047

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 120 votes
5.8 /10
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5.8347
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Creative team

All 12
Director Hirokazu Kore-eda
Starring
  1. 01 Haruka Ayase Otone Komoto
  2. 02 Kotaro Daigo Actor
  3. 03 Daigo Yamamoto Kensuke Komoto
  4. 04 Daigo Kensuke Komoto
  5. 05 Rimu Kuwaki Kakeru
  6. 06 Kuwaki Rimu Kakeru
  7. 07 Nana Seino Alice Kotaki
  8. 08 Kanichiro Gen Hidaka
  9. 09 Hinata Hiiragi Takuto Konno
  10. 10 Akihiro Kakuta Junichi Hano
  11. 11 Kayo Noro Kasumi Hano

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