The Box Man. Poster of the 2024 movie and cover of the 1973 book
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The Box Man
Kōbō Abe, 1973
movie vs book
Gakuryû Ishii, 2024

A man forsakes his identity, opting instead to roam the streets of Tokyo with a sizable cardboard box covering his head. Along his journey, he encounters a diverse array of characters, each interaction revealing a new facet of the bustling city’s tapestry.