A Grief Drama in Search of Depth Hirokazu Kore eda's latest film, Sheep in the Box, explores an intriguing premise: what if grieving parents could replace their deceased child with a humanoid replica?
The Japanese director's customary warmth and generosity of spirit are evident as he tackles this complex issue, but his ideas yield few satisfying conclusions.
Kore eda has long been known for his exceptional direction of children in films like Our Little Sister and Shoplifters. In Sheep in the Box, he attempts to apply similar themes to human AI coexistence.