Sheep in the Box (2026)
Original title: 箱の中の羊
Sheep in the Box is a 2026 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, with a running time of 2h 6m. It stars Haruka Ayase, Daigo Yamamoto and Kuwaki Rimu.
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.
Quick answers
What is Sheep in the Box about?
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.
When was Sheep in the Box released?
Sheep in the Box was released on 29 May 2026.
How long is Sheep in the Box?
Sheep in the Box runs 2h 6m.
Who made Sheep in the Box?
Sheep in the Box was directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda.
Cast
- Haruka Ayase as Otone Komoto
- Daigo Yamamoto as Kensuke Komoto
- Kuwaki Rimu as Kakeru
- Nana Seino as Alice Kotaki
- Kanichiro as Gen Hidaka
- Hinata Hiiragi as Takuto Konno
- Akihiro Kakuta as Junichi Hano
- Kayo Noro as Kasumi Hano
- Mari Hoshino as Mother
- Ayumu Nakajima as Engineer
- Kimiko Yo as Nobuyo Nishimura
- Min Tanaka as Akio Yamagata