Shoplifters (2018)

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In the acclaimed drama Shoplifters, we follow the story of a highly unconventional family bound by secrets and survival. After one of their routine shoplifting sessions, Osamu and his son come across a neglected little girl shivering in the freezing cold. They decide to bring her home to their modest household. At first reluctant to shelter the girl, Osamu's wife is deeply moved and agrees to take care of her after learning of the severe hardships and abuse the child has faced at home. As the family welcomes the little girl into their daily lives, teaching her their unique survival skills, a deep and heartwarming bond forms between them all. However, their fragile happiness is constantly threatened by the law and the dark secrets behind their makeshift family. This poignant film explores the true meaning of family, love, and belonging in a harsh world. Will their bond survive when their secrets are finally exposed?

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2018

Genre:Crime; Drama