The Box Man
箱男
“Adaptation of 1973 eponymous novel by Kōbō Abe.”
Synopsis
A photographer becomes intrigued by a mysterious man who has chosen to filter his experience of the world through a cardboard box placed over his head.
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8/23公開『箱男』予告編Official
Type: Teaser • Published 2024-06-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Japan-Square Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gakuryu Ishii
- Screenplay & Story
- Kiyotaka Inagaki, Gakuryu Ishii, Kōbō Abe
- Original Score
- Katsumoto Michiaki
- Original Title
- 箱男
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Happinet Phantom Studios, Cogitoworks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gakuryu Ishii
Kiyotaka Inagaki, Gakuryu Ishii, Kōbō Abe
Katsumoto Michiaki
Hideho Urata
Banri Nagase
Keisuke Konishi, Tomohiko Seki
Department Leadership Roster
Kiyotaka Inagaki
Writer
Gakuryu Ishii
Writer
Gakuryu Ishii
Director
Keisuke Konishi
Producer
Tomohiko Seki
Producer
Hideho Urata
Director of Photography
Banri Nagase
Editor
Katsumoto Michiaki
Original Music Composer
Yuji Hayashida
Production Design
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Box Man
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What is The Box Man about?
A photographer becomes intrigued by a mysterious man who has chosen to filter his experience of the world through a cardboard box placed over his head.
Who directed The Box Man?
The Box Man was directed by Gakuryu Ishii.
Who stars in The Box Man?
The principal cast of The Box Man includes Masatoshi Nagase, Tadanobu Asano, Ayana Shiramoto, Koichi Sato, Yuko Nakamura.
When was The Box Man released and how long is it?
The Box Man was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for The Box Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Box Man was composed by Katsumoto Michiaki.
Is The Box Man based on a book or true story?
The Box Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kōbō Abe".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Box Man?
The Box Man holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).