Sheep In The Box (Japanese Film)

Sheep In The Box (known in Japanese as Hako no Naka no Hitsuji) is a Japanese film written and directed by Hirokazu Koreeda. Scheduled for release on May 29, 2026, the film is distributed by Gaga Corporation and has a runtime of 125 minutes.

Production and Crew

The film was written and directed by Hirokazu Koreeda. Production was managed by Kaoru Matsuzaki and Megumi Banse, with cinematography handled by Ryuto Kondo.

Plot Synopsis

Set in a near-future timeline, the story follows Otone Komoto, an architect played by Haruka Ayase, and her husband Kensuke Komoto, a construction company operator played by Daigo. The married couple make the decision to welcome a humanoid robot into their home to act as their son.

Cast and Characters

The film features an ensemble cast portraying various roles within the narrative setting.