A filter container for separating cells includes a tubular filter member-housing part having an opening at each longitudinal end, a liquid inlet port on a first opening end side of the filter member-housing part, a liquid outlet port on a second opening end side of the filter member-housing part, a first filter-pressing part on the first opening end side, and a second filter-pressing part on the second opening end side. The first filter-pressing part includes three or more first protrusions, and the ratio of an area of a polygon formed by individually connecting the tips of the three or more first protrusions to a cross-sectional area of an inner space of the filter member-housing part at the first protrusion position is controlled within a preset range.