The film (released internationally as Shoplifters ) is a widely acclaimed 2018 Japanese drama directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda . It famously won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards . Plot Overview
“Shoplifters is the story of a group of frightened, damaged people who have made common cause with each other... until they realise they have been making the worst of things.” The Guardian · 7 years ago Film Review: 'Shoplifters' (Manbiki Kazoku) - Variety
: Described as giving a "sublime" and "breathtaking" performance, particularly in a raw interrogation scene.
: The core of the film questions whether family is defined by biological ties or by the choice to care for one another.
“Absolutely amazing, moving, thought provoking .... and depressing.” Godalming Film Society
: The late legendary actress is "delightfully devilish" as the family’s wily matriarch.
“What a beautiful film. Not a real family, but in some ways nicer and more caring than blood relatives.” Godalming Film Society