The Box movie poster

The Box

"The Box holds the key to our future."

April 22, 2003 1h 6m 5.6/10 (8 votes)

Originally released in 2003. The Box is a drama/science fiction film. directed by Kanji Nakajima. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Kōichi Hayashi, Shigenori Yamazaki, and Chie Masaki

Synopsis

A withering craftsman caters to the requests of iron ore. He breathes life into them as he listens to their wishes. His most prominent creation, a traveling box, wanders the landscape, following railroad tracks, collecting the memories of people. In this harsh world, life is dwindling and the craftsman designs machines to assist life, even that of a tree. The craftsman is more than a creator as he helps maintain the machines. As his life dwindles, so do the lives of these machines.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 22, 2003 22 years ago
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Runtime 1h 6m 66 minutes total
User Rating 5.6/10 Mixed (8 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Box about?

A withering craftsman caters to the requests of iron ore. He breathes life into them as he listens to their wishes. His most prominent creation, a traveling box, wanders the landscape, following ra...

Who directed The Box?

The Box was directed by Kanji Nakajima.

How long is The Box?

The Box has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).

When was The Box released?

The Box was released on April 22, 2003 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Box?

The main cast of The Box includes Kōichi Hayashi, Shigenori Yamazaki, Chie Masaki, Yukino Kimoto, Hisa Sato.