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Dad’s Lunch Box (2017): Cast

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Dad’s Lunch Box is a 2017 comedy drama directed by Masakazu Fukatsu, starring Rena Takeda as Midori, Sho Kiyohara and Yura Someno. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.

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Dad’s Lunch Box (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 16m (76 min)
Director
Masakazu Fukatsu
Genres
Comedy , Family , Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dad’s Lunch Box About?

The premise of Dad’s Lunch Box without spoilers.

For three years, Midori has eaten the lunch her father prepared for her each day of high school. As her final year comes to an end, she discovers a photograph of the very first lunchbox and a handwritten letter from her dad within the last bento. The heartfelt message reveals a touching connection and a look back at cherished memories.

Dad’s Lunch Box Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • father daughter relationship
  • lunch
  • bento
  • friend
  • miniskirt
  • sailor uniform
  • japanese high school girl
  • japanese schoolgirl
  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

Dad’s Lunch Box Cast & Characters

Rena Takeda leads the cast as Midori, with Sho Kiyohara as Yuji and Yura Someno as Shiho. Directed by Masakazu Fukatsu; 6 actors are credited in all.

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Dad’s Lunch Box Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Papa no Obento wa Sekai Ichi” and “Papa no Obentô wa Sekaiichi”.

Also known as
  • Papa no Obento wa Sekai Ichi
  • Papa no Obentô wa Sekaiichi
  • Papa's Lunch Box Is the Best in the World
  • Papaben
  • パパのお弁当は世界一
  • 爸爸的便當
  • 爸爸的便当世界第一
  • 爸爸的便當是世界第一
  • 아빠의 도시락
  • Tėčio pietų dėžutė

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FAQ

Dad’s Lunch Box FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dad’s Lunch Box, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dad’s Lunch Box?

Dad’s Lunch Box runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

When was Dad’s Lunch Box released?

Dad’s Lunch Box was released on June 10, 2017.

Who directed Dad’s Lunch Box?

Dad’s Lunch Box was directed by Masakazu Fukatsu.

Who is in the cast of Dad’s Lunch Box?

Dad’s Lunch Box stars Rena Takeda as Midori, Sho Kiyohara as Yuji and Yura Someno as Shiho, among 6 credited actors.

Does Dad’s Lunch Box have a post-credit scene?

No. Dad’s Lunch Box has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Dad’s Lunch Box in?

The original language of Dad’s Lunch Box is Japanese.

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