Lunchbox
2004, Japanese. Directed by Shinji Imaoka.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 20 November 2004
- Original title
- たまもの
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shinji Imaoka
- Budget
- $35K
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How long is Lunchbox?
Lunchbox runs 65 minutes (1h 5m).
Does Lunchbox have a post-credits scene?
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Lunchbox parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Lunchbox on?
Lunchbox isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 November 2004. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lunchbox?
If you liked Lunchbox, try His Motorbike, Her Island, Revenge Porn: PAIN OF LOVE, Gabriel's Inferno: Part III.
Who directed Lunchbox?
Lunchbox (2004) was directed by Shinji Imaoka and stars Yumika Hayashi, Mutsuo Yoshioka, Lemon Hanazawa.