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Kore-eda's New Film Explores Tech and Humanity in 2026

9/29/2025

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Story summary

Hirokazu Kore-eda has started production on Sheep In The Box.
Ayase Haruka and Daigo star in the near-future drama.
The film explores technology and human values through a couple raising a humanoid son.
Production began earlier this month, with a Japan release planned for 2026.
Shoplifters won the Palme d'Or in 2018 after Monster premiered at Cannes in 2023.

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Story summary

Hirokazu Kore-eda has started production on Sheep In The Box.
Ayase Haruka and Daigo star in the near-future drama.
The film explores technology and human values through a couple raising a humanoid son.
Production began earlier this month, with a Japan release planned for 2026.
Shoplifters won the Palme d'Or in 2018 after Monster premiered at Cannes in 2023.