‘Sheep in the Box’ Review: Japanese Film About Grief and Parenting is a Lo-Fi Stunner
'Sheep in the Box' is a new film by Hirokazu Kore-eda that explores themes of grief and technology through the lens of a couple who have lost their son. The film presents a unique take on the use of humanoid robots to cope with loss, highlighting the emotional complexities involved. Kore-eda's humanist approach allows for a thoughtful examination of how technology can both aid and complicate the mourning process.
- ▪The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and is directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda.
- ▪It tells the story of a couple who, after losing their son, decide to rent a humanoid robot that replicates him.
- ▪The film explores the emotional and ethical implications of using technology to cope with grief.
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Home > Creative Content > Movies ‘Sheep in the Box’ Review: Japanese Film About Grief and Parenting is a Lo-Fi Stunner Cannes 2026: Hirokazu Kore-eda’s take on sci-fi constantly finds ways to surprise Zachary Lee May 16, 2026 @ 8:22 AM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email "Sheep in the Box" (Cannes Film Festival) “Sheep in the Box,” Hirokazu Kore-eda’s movie about androids, artificial intelligence and found family, plays out in exactly the ways you might think a Kore-eda film about those subjects would, and is also something uniquely and touchingly unexpected.
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