Shoplifters

"Shoplifters" is a critically acclaimed Japanese film directed by Hiroshi Koreeda, released in 2018. The story follows a family living in poverty who survive by stealing small items from stores. When they take in a young girl abandoned in the cold, they must confront the moral complexities of their actions and what it means to be a family. The film explores themes of love, societal norms, and the implications of economic hardship, highlighting how the characters navigate human connections amid their struggles. It invites viewers to reflect on empathy and the circumstances that drive people to crime.