Black Box Diaries
“A night that changed her life became a scandal that rocked a nation.”
Synopsis
Journalist Shiori Ito embarks on a courageous investigation of her own sexual assault in an improbable attempt to prosecute her high-profile offender. Her quest becomes a landmark case in Japan, exposing the country's outdated judicial and societal systems.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 74 DaysSydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 25, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 7, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shiori Ito
- Screenplay & Story
- Shiori Ito
- Original Score
- Mark degli Antoni
- Original Title
- Black Box Diaries
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- STAR SANDS, Hanashi Films, Cineric Creative, Spark Features
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shiori Ito
Shiori Ito
Mark degli Antoni
Yuta Okamura, Hanna Aqvilin, Yuichiro Otsuka, Shiori Ito
Ema Ryan Yamazaki
Mitsunobu Kawamura, Shiori Ito, Hanna Aqvilin, Eric Nyari, Josh Peters
Department Leadership Roster
Shiori Ito
Director
Ema Ryan Yamazaki
Editor
Shiori Ito
Producer
Hanna Aqvilin
Producer
Eric Nyari
Producer
Mark degli Antoni
Original Music Composer
Yuta Okamura
Director of Photography
Shiori Ito
Writer
Hanna Aqvilin
Director of Photography
Yuichiro Otsuka
Director of Photography
Shiori Ito
Director of Photography
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Box Diaries
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Box Diaries about?
Journalist Shiori Ito embarks on a courageous investigation of her own sexual assault in an improbable attempt to prosecute her high-profile offender. Her quest becomes a landmark case in Japan, exposing the country's outdated judicial and societal systems.
Who directed Black Box Diaries?
Black Box Diaries was directed by Shiori Ito.
Who stars in Black Box Diaries?
The principal cast of Black Box Diaries includes Shiori Ito, Shinzo Abe.
When was Black Box Diaries released and how long is it?
Black Box Diaries was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Box Diaries?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Box Diaries was composed by Mark degli Antoni.
Is Black Box Diaries based on a book or true story?
Black Box Diaries is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Shiori Ito".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Box Diaries?
Black Box Diaries holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).