Shoplifters (2018)
Sometimes you choose your family.
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.
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
- Yōko Moriguchi - Yoko Shibata
- Yuki Yamada - Yasu Hojo
Screenplay
- Hirokazu Kore-eda (Screenplay)
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, Class Warfare and Inequality, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Urban Poverty and Slums, Daily Struggles of the Working Class
Keywords
japan, family relationships, family drama, tokyo, japan, poverty, orphan, crime family, shoplifting, social realism, insecure, shoplifter, thoughtful, philosophical, petty crimes, complex
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shoplifters about?
- 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.
- Who directed Shoplifters?
- Shoplifters was directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda.
- Who stars in Shoplifters?
- Shoplifters stars Lily Franky, Sakura Ando, Mayu Matsuoka, Kairi Jo, Miyu Sasaki, Kirin Kiki.
- How long is Shoplifters?
- Shoplifters has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Shoplifters?
- Shoplifters is a Drama, Crime, Thriller film.
- Where was Shoplifters produced?
- Shoplifters was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Shoplifters?
- The themes of Shoplifters include: Crushing Despair and the Void, Class Warfare and Inequality, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Urban Poverty and Slums, Daily Struggles of the Working Class.