Episode #3 – Shoplifters (万引き家族)

Shoplifters (2018)

万引き家族 [Manbiki Kazoku]

Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda
Written by Hirokazu Kore-eda

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 carefree 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.

Cast

Lily Franky – Osamu Shibata
Sakura Andô – Nobuyo Shibata
Kirin Kiki – Hatsue Shibata
Mayu Matsuoka – Aki Shibata
Jô Kairi – Shota Shibata
Miyu Sasaki – Yuri Hojo / Rin Shibata
Sosuke Ikematsu – 4 ban-san
Naoto Ogata – Yuzuru Shibata
Yôko Moriguchi – Yoko Shibata
Yuki Yamada – Yasu Hojo
Moemi Katayama – Nozomi Hojo
Kengo Kora – Takumi Maezono
Chizuru Ikewaki – Kie Miyabe
Akira Emoto – Yoritsugo Kawado

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