The Box
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“The Box holds the key to our future.”
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
30th Flanders International Film Festival Ghent
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kanji Nakajima
- Screenplay & Story
- Kanji Nakajima
- Original Score
- Kanji Nakajima
- Original Title
- 箱
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kanji Nakajima
Kanji Nakajima
Kanji Nakajima
Toshikazu Kobayashi, Kanji Nakajima
Department Leadership Roster
Kanji Nakajima
Director
Kanji Nakajima
Screenplay
Kanji Nakajima
Original Music Composer
Toshikazu Kobayashi
Producer
Kanji Nakajima
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Box
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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 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.
Who directed The Box?
The Box was directed by Kanji Nakajima.
Who stars in The Box?
The principal cast of The Box includes Kōichi Hayashi, Shigenori Yamazaki, Chie Masaki, Yukino Kimoto, Hisa Sato.
When was The Box released and how long is it?
The Box was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for The Box?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Box was composed by Kanji Nakajima.