air doll

Pinocchio if melancholy. A blow-up doll in Tokyo gains a soul and quietly explores the world. Kore-eda's gentle fable reflects on identity, connection, and the fragile beauty of existence, all anchored by Bae Doona's delicate performance.

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Hirokazu Kore-eda directed air doll in 2009. See Hirokazu Kore-eda's full filmography, where to start with Hirokazu Kore-eda, or where to go after you've seen everything by Hirokazu Kore-eda.

air doll was released in 2009 (JA original-language production), with a runtime of 112 minutes.