Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda

Air Doll is a delicate and thought-provoking film by the internationally acclaimed director Hirokazu Kore-eda. The story centers on an inflatable love doll who suddenly awakens to a “heart” and a “self.” As she begins to wander through the human world, she encounters various people and discovers the new realm of human emotion.

Through the doll’s innocent gaze, the film quietly reflects the loneliness, disconnection, and unspoken, quiet yearnings of those living in the modern city. Blending subtle sensuality with a playful touch, Air Doll transcends mere fantasy; it gently poses fundamental questions about what it means to live, what it means to be loved, and the nature of the emptiness one feels even when surrounded by others. It is a work akin to a modern fable, leaving a lasting impression through its poetic visual beauty and a fragility that seems on the verge of shattering.