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JAPAN · 2026

Sheep in the Box

Hirokazu Kore-eda
artificial intelligence parenthood and family human connection technology and society identity and what it means to be human
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Synopsis

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.

Year2026
CountryJapan
DirectorHirokazu Kore-eda
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