Pandora's Box (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2009, Pandora's Box is a drama film directed by Masanori Tominaga, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. Pandora's Box stars Shota Sometani as Risuke/Hibari, Mieko Kawakami as Daekesang, Yosuke Kubozuka as Tsukushi and Riisa Naka as Mabo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Pandora's Box has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pandora's Box page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pandora's Box tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pandora's Box (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pandora's Box change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pandora's Box worth watching?
- Pandora's Box holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pandora's Box?
- Pandora's Box stars Shota Sometani, Mieko Kawakami, Yosuke Kubozuka, Riisa Naka and Yoriko Doguchi.
- When was Pandora's Box released?
- Pandora's Box was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.