“a thoughtful, poignant, sometimes funny and whimsical reflection on the future of humankind’s coexistence with intelligent machines.”
– Lee Marshall, Screen Daily
From Hirokazu Kore-eda, the visionary behind “Shoplifters” and “Monster,” comes the heartfelt drama “Sheep in the Box.” This film made a remarkable debut at the prestigious main competition of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
In a near-future world, Otone and Kensuke, a couple navigating the depths of grief after losing their son, embrace a humanoid that mirrors their late child, demonstrating the power of love and connection.
Filmed on 35mm by the talented Japanese cinematographer Ryûto Kondô, this marks a third collaboration with Kore-eda, following “Shoplifters” (2018) and “Monster” (2023).
