Shoplifters(2018)
“Sometimes you choose your family.”
Overview
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.
Director
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Studio
Fuji Television Network
Cast
Lily Franky
as Osamu Shibata
Sakura Ando
as Nobuyo Shibata
Mayu Matsuoka
as Aki Shibata
Kairi Jo
as Shota Shibata
Miyu Sasaki
as Yuri
Kirin Kiki
as Hatsue Shibata
Sosuke Ikematsu
as 4 Ban-san
Naoto Ogata
as Yuzuru Shibata
Yōko Moriguchi
as Yoko Shibata
Yuki Yamada
as Yasu Hojo
Moemi Katayama
as Nozomi Hojo
Kengo Kora
as Takumi Maezono
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2018
Runtime
2h 0m
Language
Japanese
Rating
7.8 / 10
Production Companies
Fuji Television Network • AOI Pro. • BUN-BUKU
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Where can I watch Shoplifters?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Shoplifters (2018).
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 and released in 2018. It is a drama, crime, thriller film.
How long is Shoplifters?▼
Shoplifters has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
Who stars in Shoplifters?▼
The cast of Shoplifters includes Lily Franky as Osamu Shibata, Sakura Ando as Nobuyo Shibata, Mayu Matsuoka as Aki Shibata, Kairi Jo as Shota Shibata, Miyu Sasaki as Yuri and more.
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