Shoplifters
7.8/10
Rating
120 min
Runtime
2018
Release Year
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Director
Cast
Lily Franky, Sakura Ando, Mayu Matsuoka, Kairi Jo, Miyu Sasaki
Quick Synopsis
In a rundown neighborhood on the outskirts of Tokyo, a struggling family survives by shoplifting and doing small jobs. Osamu, the father, and his son bring home a young girl who has been neglected, hoping to care for her. As they all become closer, their difficult life starts to change, but hidden secrets from their past come to light. These revelations challenge their understanding of love, family bonds, and what it really means to belong together.
Detailed Synopsis of Shoplifters
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.
