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.

Tagline

“Sometimes you choose your family.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, Crime, Thriller

Director

Hirokazu Kore-eda

Original Language

JA

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.

When was Shoplifters released?

Shoplifters was released on June 2, 2018.

How long is Shoplifters?

Shoplifters has a runtime of 2h 0m.

Where can I track Shoplifters?

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