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Shoplifters
2018 2h 1m Hirokazu Kore-eda

Shoplifters

★ 7.9 IMDb
Drama Mystery & Thriller Documentary Crime
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.
Production DesignerKeiko Mitsumatsu

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Awards & Festivals
Nominated Palme d'Or
Won César Award for Best Foreign Film
Nominated International Submission to the Academy Awards
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