France / May 16, 2026 / Cannes Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
Set in the near future, Otone Komoto works as an architect. She is married to Kensuke Komoto, who runs a construction company. The married couple decide to welcome a humanoid robot into their home as their son.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Kayo Noro | Kasumi Hano |
| Mari Hoshino | Mother |
| Ayumu Nakajima | Engineer |
| Kimiko Yo | Nobuyo Nishimura |
| Min Tanaka | Akio Yamagata |
Genres
DramaScience Fiction
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | 箱の中の羊 |
| Original language | 日本語 (JA) |
| Spoken languages | 日本語 |
| Production countries | Japan |
| Status | In Production |
| Production companies | Fuji Television Network, GAGA Corporation, TOHO, AOI Pro. |
| Release date | 29 maggio 2026 |
| Writer | Hirokazu Kore-eda |
| Editing | Hirokazu Kore-eda |
| Assistant directors | Hirokazu Kore-eda |
Release dates
Premiere
Australia / Jun 09, 2026 / Sydney Film Festival
Theatrical release
Japan / May 29, 2026
South Korea / Jun 10, 2026
Hong Kong / Jun 18, 2026
Singapore / Jun 25, 2026
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Thailand / Jul 02, 2026
France / Dec 16, 2026
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