Shoplifters (2018)

"Sometimes you choose your family."
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78
Shoplifters
StarringLily FrankySakura AndoMayu Matsuoka
DirectorHirokazu Kore-eda
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R 2 hrNov 23rd, 2018Drama, Thriller, Crime
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:November 23rd, 2018
On Digital & Streaming:February 12th, 2019 - Watch Now
On DVD & Blu-ray:February 12th, 2019 - Buy DVD
Original Language:Japanese
Executive Producers:Takashi Ishihara
Production Companies:Fuji Television Network, AOI Pro., BUN-BUKU, GAGA Corporation
Shoplifters on the Web:Facebook, Official Website
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