“Sheep in the Box”
Hirokazu Kore-eda on a couple who take in a humanoid robot made to look like their late son — from the Cannes competition.
“Sheep in the Box” (Japan, 2026, 127 min) is Hirokazu Kore-eda’s film. In the near future, a married couple devastated by the loss of their son take into their lives a humanoid robot with their late child’s looks and voice. Can artificial intelligence replace a human presence? The film was in the official competition at Cannes in 2026. Starring Haruka Ayase and Daigo Yamamoto. In Japanese, with Bulgarian subtitles. In the Toncho Rusev Hall. Starts at 18:00.
Creative team and cast
- Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda
- Cast: Haruka Ayase, Daigo Yamamoto
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- "Tria" Underground Car Park200 mTria City Center · 3 Slivnitsa Street
- "Centre" Underground Car Park300 mBeneath the "Sts. Cyril & Methodius" square
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