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Shoplifters (2018)

Manbiki kazoku (original title)
R | | Crime, Drama | 23 November 2018 (USA)
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A family of small-time crooks take in a child they find outside in the cold.

Director:

Hirokazu Koreeda

Writers:

Hirokazu Koreeda (original story), Hirokazu Koreeda (screenplay)

Stars:

Lily Franky, Sakura Andô, Mayu Matsuoka | See full cast & crew »
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Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 19 wins & 48 nominations. See more awards »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lily Franky ... Osamu Shibata
Sakura Andô ... Nobuyo Shibata
Mayu Matsuoka Mayu Matsuoka ... Aki Shibata
Jyo Kairi Jyo Kairi ... Shota Shibata
Miyu Sasaki Miyu Sasaki ... Yuri Hojo
Sôsuke Ikematsu Sôsuke Ikematsu ... 4 ban-san
Yûki Yamada Yûki Yamada
Moemi Katayama Moemi Katayama
Daisuke Kuroda Daisuke Kuroda
Kazuaki Shimizu Kazuaki Shimizu
Izumi Matsuoka Izumi Matsuoka
Katsuya Maiguma Katsuya Maiguma
Hajime Inoue Hajime Inoue
Aju Makita Aju Makita
Akira Emoto Akira Emoto
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Storyline

A Japanese couple stuck with part-time jobs and hence inadequate incomes avail themselves of the fruits of shoplifting to make ends meet. They are not alone in this behaviour. The younger and the older of the household are in on the act. The unusual routine is about to change from care-free and matter-of-fact to something more dramatic, however, as the couple open their doors to a beleaguered young girl. The reasons for the family's habit and their motivations come under the microscope. Written by aghaemi

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Plot Keywords:

family relationships | poverty | boy | husband wife relationship | theft | See All (67) »

Genres:

Crime | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some sexual content and nudity | See all certifications »

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Details

Official Sites:

Filmnegah.com (Persian) | Official Site [Japan]

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese

Release Date:

23 November 2018 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Shoplifters See more »

Filming Locations:

Japan See more »
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Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$89,264, 25 November 2018, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$1,947,987, 13 January 2019
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Company Credits

Production Co:

AOI Promotion, Fuji Television Network, GAGA See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

First Japanese movie to win the Palme d'Or since The Eel (1997) in 1997. See more »

Quotes

Yuri: [while trying on a swimsuit in a department store dressing room] Will you hit me later?
Nobuyo Shibata: [Anguished] No, I will not hit you.
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Connections

Featured in 76th Golden Globe Awards (2019) See more »

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What do the finger gestures mean which the shoplifters exchange before actually stealing something? Is it meant as an incantation of the gods to help stealing? Or a gesture like crossing your fingers behind your back when you tell a lie, asking for forgiveness? Or informing your partner that the shop owner doesn't watch? Or is it an exercise to keep your fingers smooth?
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Could be the best work of Hirokazu Koreeda
3 August 2018 | by e-70733 – See all my reviews

After filming several high-profile, slow-paced family dramas, the director Hirokazu Koreeda finally broke through the comfort zone he set up for himself in recent years. Through more skillful techniques and a more sagacious perspective, the tenacity and courage in "Nobody Knows" finally yielded an unhappy but very profound ending in the film. Even though the reconciliation between the individual and the world is no longer given hope, Hirokazu Koreeda's past unsolved thoughts resonate in a virtual space.. Therefore, it is not a bragging to call this film his masterpiece.
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