121 minutes in Japanese with English subtitles Directed by: Hirokazu Koreeda
Rated: R
Starring: Lily Franky, Sakura Andô, Mayu Matsuoka
Nominated for Best Foreign Language film at the Golden Globes, Shoplifters is a deeply affecting story of family love and perseverance on the margins of society. After one of their shoplifting sessions, Osamu and his son come across a little girl in the freezing cold. At first reluctant to shelter the girl, Osamu's wife agrees to take care of her after learning of the hardships she faces. Although the family is poor, barely making enough money to survive through petty crime, they seem to live happily together until an unforeseen incident reveals hidden secrets, testing the bonds that unite them. |