Pandora's Box
Originally released in 2009. Pandora's Box is a drama film. directed by Masanori Tominaga.
Starring Shota Sometani, Mieko Kawakami, and Yosuke Kubozuka
Synopsis
After Japan's defeat in WWII, "Pandora no hako" follows a young man named Risuke (Shota Sometani) 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 (Yosuke Kubozuka) gets discharged from the nursing facility, Hibari writes to him about his relationships with Dakesang (Mieko Kawakami) the chief nurse and Mabo (Riisa Naka) another nurse that is bright and seems to like him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 10, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Cinegriot
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pandora's Box about?
After Japan's defeat in WWII, "Pandora no hako" follows a young man named Risuke (Shota Sometani) who has contracted tuberculosis. He travels to the countryside to a unique nursing facility to rec...
Who directed Pandora's Box?
Pandora's Box was directed by Masanori Tominaga.
How long is Pandora's Box?
Pandora's Box has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Pandora's Box released?
Pandora's Box was released on October 10, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pandora's Box?
The main cast of Pandora's Box includes Shota Sometani, Mieko Kawakami, Yosuke Kubozuka, Riisa Naka, Yutaka Oda.