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Hako no Naka no Hitsuji

SHEEP IN THE BOX

箱の中の羊

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Release Date: May, 29th, 2026

Running Time: 126 min

Genre: Drama , Feature

Color: Color

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[ Directed by ]

KORE-EDA Hirokazu

[ Cast ]

[ Story ]

Written and directed by Kore-eda, this original story is set in the near future, where a couple takes in a state-of-the-art humanoid into their home as their son. The title Sheep in the Box draws inspiration from the world-famous French children's novel The Little Prince.

[ Official Site ]

https://gaga.ne.jp/hakononakanohitsuji/

[ Film Festivals, Awards ]

2026 Cannes Film Festival, Competition

[ Contact (International) ]

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