Neon Acquires Hirokazu Kore-eda's 'Sheep in the Box' for U.S.

Neon is reuniting with lauded Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda for “ Sheep in the Box .” The indie label has snapped up U.S., U.K. and Australian rights to the anticipated film from the lauded writer-director.

Currently filming, “Sheep in the Box” stars Haruka Ayase, who previously appeared in Kore-eda’s drama “Our Little Sister,” and Daigo, who is marking his feature debut. Neon is planning a nationwide U.S. release.

The film is produced by Fuji Television Network, Gaga Corporation, Toho and AOI Pro. Gaga represents international sales together with Goodfellas and negotiated the deal with Neon’s Sarah Colvin.

“Sheep in the Box” is set in the near future, where a couple takes in a state-of-the-art humanoid into their home as their son. The title of the film was inspired by the Fr