Lunch Box
Originally released in 2004. Lunch Box is a romance/drama film. directed by Shinji Imaoka. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Yumika Hayashi, Mutsuo Yoshioka, and Lemon Hanazawa
Synopsis
The film tells the story of Aiko, a 35-year-old mute woman who works in a bowling alley, and her brief romance with Yoshioka, a younger man who works as a postal carrier. The two meet when Aiko accidentally knocks Yoshioka off his bicycle, and they have a sexual encounter soon after. Aiko begins preparing lunchboxes and giving them to Yoshioka at his workplace as a way of expressing affection, which she cannot do verbally.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 20, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 5m
65 minutes total
User Rating
4.1/10
Mixed (14 votes)
Budget
$35K
Production budget
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $35,000
Production Companies
- Kokuei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lunch Box about?
The film tells the story of Aiko, a 35-year-old mute woman who works in a bowling alley, and her brief romance with Yoshioka, a younger man who works as a postal carrier. The two meet when Aiko acc...
Who directed Lunch Box?
Lunch Box was directed by Shinji Imaoka.
How long is Lunch Box?
Lunch Box has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was Lunch Box released?
Lunch Box was released on November 20, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lunch Box?
The main cast of Lunch Box includes Yumika Hayashi, Mutsuo Yoshioka, Lemon Hanazawa, Kiyomi Itō, Yohta Kawase.