Shoplifters
7.5/10Watched 20232hThriller · Crime · DramaReleased 2018
Chris's take
A heartfelt film but its understated style left me feeling a bit underwhelmed.
Director
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Cast
Lily Franky
Osamu Shibata
Sakura Ando
Nobuyo Shibata
Mayu Matsuoka
Aki Shibata
Kairi Jo
Shota Shibata
Miyu Sasaki
Yuri
Kirin Kiki
Hatsue Shibata
Sosuke Ikematsu
4 Ban-san
Naoto Ogata
Yuzuru Shibata
Plot overview
In the outskirts of Tokyo, a poor but close-knit group living on the fringes of society survives through shoplifting and odd jobs. When Osamu and his son take in a neglected young girl, their already fragile existence begins to unravel. As the family grows attached to her, buried secrets surface, forcing them to confront the true meaning of love, belonging, and what makes a family.