『箱の中の羊』脚本にはなかった“もうひとつの感情”を引き出した、大悟の繊細な芝居が光る本編映像を公開！

Hirokazu Kore-eda's latest film Starring: Haruka Ayase, Daigo (Chidori) Official Selection, Competition Section, 79th Cannes International Film Festival The film "The Sheep in the Box" is a huge hit and currently showing! ... A story of a family in the near future, depicted by director Hirokazu Kore-eda A couple who lost their son welcomes in a humanoid that looks just like their son. Director Kore-eda, who has created works that depict modern society and the people who live in it with a sharp yet warm gaze, depicts a story of a "couple" and a "family" in the "near future" in his latest film, "The Sheep in the Box." A couple who lost their child welcomes in a humanoid that looks just like their son. What awaits them as their time as a family, which had stopped, begins to move again, is a future beyond their imagination. Haruka Ayase plays the wife, Nene. She directly conveys the subtle gradations of emotions that cannot be put into words as she tries to fill the void in her heart with the sight and voice of her deceased son. The role of the husband, Kensuke, is played by Daigo of the comedy duo Chidori. He vividly portrays a deeply human character grappling with guilt over the death of his son and the confusion and conflict he experiences welcoming a humanoid into his family. The role of the humanoid, Sho, is played by Rimu Kuwaki, who was selected from an audition of over 200 people and is making his film debut. The supporting cast includes Nana Seino, Kanichiro, Yota Hiiragi, Akihiro Tsunoda, Kayo Noro, Mari Hoshino, Ayumu Nakajima, Kimiko Yo, and Min Tanaka. A group of talented and accomplished actors have come together. The music is composed by Yuta Bando, who has garnered attention both domestically and internationally, and who works across a wide range of genres, from contemporary music to film, drama, and pop music. The title, "The Sheep in the Box," is inspired by a passage from "The Little Prince." What unimaginable future awaits the couple who share grief, conflict, and joy, and the humanoid who has become their son? What will the audience see within the "box" presented by director Hirokazu Kore-eda? 【STORY】 Two years after the death of their son, architect Otone and Kensuke, the second-generation president of a construction company, welcome a humanoid in the form of their son, Sho. On the day he arrives, Otone rushes to him, unable to hide her joy, saying "Welcome back," while Kensuke's face is stiff and bewildered. When asked, "Are you my dad?", Kensuke replies, "You can be my uncle." Slowly, family time begins to move. Ripples quietly spread. Soon, an unexpected event occurs, revealing the couple's individual feelings about their son's death. What is marriage? What is family? They are forced to make a major decision. Meanwhile, the humanoid Sho secretly begins to connect with his fellow humanoids. ■Director, Screenwriter, Editor: Hirokazu Kore-eda ■Cast: Haruka Ayase, Daigo (Chidori) 　　　　Rimu Kuwagi, Nana Seino, Kanichiro 　　　　Yota Hiiragi, Akihiro Tsunoda, Kayo Noro, Mari Hoshino, Ayumu Nakajima 　　　　Kimiko Yo, Min Tanaka ■Music: Yuta Bando ■Production: Fuji Television Network, GAGA, Toho, AOI Pro. ■Production Company: AOI Pro. ■Distribution: Toho, GAGA ©2026 Fuji Television Network, GAGA, Toho, AOI Pro. ■Official Website: gaga.ne.jp/hakononakanohitsuji ■Official X & Official Instagram: @Hakohitsujifilm