Pandora's Box
パンドラの匣
Synopsis
After Japan's defeat in WWII, "Pandora no hako" follows a young man named Risuke who has contracted tuberculosis. He travels to the countryside to a unique nursing facility to receive treatment for his disease. At the sanatorium all the patients and nurses go by nicknames and Risuke decides to reinvent himself as Hibari. During his stay, Hibari develops realationships with other patients and nurses. After Hibari's friend Tsuikushi gets discharged from the nursing facility, Hibari writes to him about his relationships with Dakesang the chief nurse and Mabo another nurse that is bright and seems to like him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masanori Tominaga
- Screenplay & Story
- Masanori Tominaga, Osamu Dazai
- Original Score
- Naruyoshi Kikuchi
- Original Title
- パンドラの匣
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Cinegriot, Tokyo Theatres Company, Geneon Universal Entertainment, PARADE Inc., Kahoku Shimposha, Sendai Television, GIP
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masanori Tominaga
Masanori Tominaga, Osamu Dazai
Naruyoshi Kikuchi
Motoki Kobayashi
Masanori Tominaga
Toshikazu Nishigaya, Atsuko Ohno
Department Leadership Roster
Masanori Tominaga
Writer
Masanori Tominaga
Director
Toshikazu Nishigaya
Producer
Kazuyo Koiso
Costume Design
Atsuko Ohno
Producer
Masanori Tominaga
Editor
Naruyoshi Kikuchi
Original Music Composer
Motoki Kobayashi
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pandora's Box
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pandora's Box about?
After Japan's defeat in WWII, "Pandora no hako" follows a young man named Risuke who has contracted tuberculosis. He travels to the countryside to a unique nursing facility to receive treatment for his disease. At the sanatorium all the patients and nurses go by nicknames and Risuke decides to reinvent himself as Hibari. During his stay, Hibari develops realationships with other patients and nurses. After Hibari's friend Tsuikushi gets discharged from the nursing facility, Hibari writes to him about his relationships with Dakesang the chief nurse and Mabo another nurse that is bright and seems to like him.
Who directed Pandora's Box?
Pandora's Box was directed by Masanori Tominaga.
Who stars in Pandora's Box?
The principal cast of Pandora's Box includes Shota Sometani, Mieko Kawakami, Yosuke Kubozuka, Riisa Naka, Yutaka Oda.
When was Pandora's Box released and how long is it?
Pandora's Box was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Pandora's Box?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pandora's Box was composed by Naruyoshi Kikuchi.
Is Pandora's Box based on a book or true story?
Pandora's Box is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Osamu Dazai".