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Japanese Filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda to Visit South Korea Next Month
Hirokazu Kore-eda will travel to South Korea on June 4-5 to promote his film "Sheep in the Box," according to its distributor Media Castle. The movie, which features a couple who adopt a humanoid robot resembling their deceased son, is one of 22 films competing at this year's Cannes Film Festival. It will have its world premiere at the festival before opening in South Korean theaters on June 10.
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Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda will visit South Korea next month to promote his latest film, its distributor said Tuesday. Kore-eda will be joined by child actor Rimu Kuwaki during the trip scheduled for June 4-5, Media Castle reported. " The sci-fi drama centers on a Japanese couple who welcome a humanoid robot resembling their late son into their family.
It is one of 22 films invited to compete for the top prize at this year's Cannes Film Festival.
"Sheep in the Box" will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
It is set to open in South Korean theaters on June 10. The distributor provided a photo of Kore-eda to accompany the announcement. The image is not for sale or further distribution.
