Lunchbox (2004)
Original title: たまもの
Lunchbox is a 2004 Japanese-language romance movie directed by Shinji Imaoka, with a running time of 1h 5m. It stars Yumika Hayashi, Mutsuo Yoshioka and Lemon Hanazawa.
The film tells the story of Aiko, a 35-year-old mute woman who works in a bowling alley, and her brief romance with Yoshioka, a younger man who works as a postal carrier. The two meet when Aiko accidentally knocks Yoshioka off his bicycle, and they have a sexual encounter soon after. Aiko begins preparing lunchboxes and giving them to Yoshioka at his workplace as a way of expressing affection, which she cannot do verbally.
Quick answers
What is Lunchbox about?
The film tells the story of Aiko, a 35-year-old mute woman who works in a bowling alley, and her brief romance with Yoshioka, a younger man who works as a postal carrier. The two meet when Aiko accidentally knocks Yoshioka off his bicycle, and they have a sexual encounter soon after. Aiko begins preparing lunchboxes and giving them to Yoshioka at his workplace as a way of expressing affection, which she cannot do verbally.
When was Lunchbox released?
Lunchbox was released on 20 November 2004.
How long is Lunchbox?
Lunchbox runs 1h 5m.
Who made Lunchbox?
Lunchbox was directed by Shinji Imaoka.