Movie

Lunchbox

★ 4.5(15)20041h 5m

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Good to know

Director: Shinji Imaoka
Release date: 2004-11-20
Runtime: 1h 5m
Language: Japanese
Budget: $35,000
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Kokuei Company

Lunchbox — trailer

About Lunchbox

Lunchbox is a 2004 movie in the Romance and Drama genres, directed by Shinji Imaoka, starring Yumika Hayashi, Mutsuo Yoshioka and Lemon Hanazawa. It has a runtime of 1 hour 5 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.5/10 from 15 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Lunchbox in Netherlands — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The film tells the story of Aiko, a 35-year-old mute woman who works in a bowling alley, and her brief romance with Yoshioka, a younger man who works as a postal carrier. The two meet when Aiko accidentally knocks Yoshioka off his bicycle, and they have a sexual encounter soon after. Aiko begins preparing lunchboxes and giving them to Yoshioka at his workplace as a way of expressing affection, which she cannot do verbally.

Cast

Yumika Hayashi

Fukui Aiko

Mutsuo Yoshioka

Kawada Yoshio

Lemon Hanazawa

Kato Ikumi

Kiyomi Itō

Chiba Keiko

Yohta Kawase

Arima

Yūji Tajiri

Takeshi Itō

Ishimoto

Kazunori Sakurai

Matsuo

Hiroshi Sato

Bowling king

Themes & keywords

bowlingpink filmcrime of passion

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Lunchbox in Netherlands?+

Lunchbox is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Netherlands. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Lunchbox on Netflix?+

Lunchbox is not on Netflix in Netherlands right now.

How long is Lunchbox?+

Lunchbox has a runtime of 1 hour 5 minutes (65 minutes).

Who stars in Lunchbox?+

Lunchbox stars Yumika Hayashi, Mutsuo Yoshioka, Lemon Hanazawa, Kiyomi Itō and Yohta Kawase.

When did Lunchbox come out?+

Lunchbox is a 2004 movie directed by Shinji Imaoka.

What genre is Lunchbox?+

Lunchbox is Romance and Drama film.

Who directed Lunchbox?+

Lunchbox was directed by Shinji Imaoka.