directed by: Hirokazu Kore-eda, year: 2018
actors: Lily Franky, Sakura Ando, Mayu Matsuoka, Jyo Kairi, Miyu Sasaki, Kirin Kiki

Shoplifters is a poignant Japanese film that explores the complexities of family and survival on the fringes of society. Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, the story follows a makeshift family who rely on shoplifting to cope with poverty. After taking in a neglected girl, their precarious existence is threatened, unraveling secrets that challenge their bonds and moral compass. The film delves into themes of love, empathy, and the true meaning of family with subtlety and depth.

Family, Poverty, Morality, Survival, Secrets, Wealth Disparity, Inequality, Risk Taking, Nature Vs. Nurture, Character Dynamics, Intense Realism, Child Innocence