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Paladin

(30,389 posts)
Sat Oct 28, 2023, 08:29 AM Oct 2023

"Shoplifters" 2018 Japanese movie

Came across it by accident on HBO last night, ended up watching the whole thing. I can see why it won so many awards; extremely well done, and uplifting, in spite of the grim subject matter. Recommended.

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"Shoplifters" 2018 Japanese movie (Original Post) Paladin Oct 2023 OP
What is it about? I don't want to watch grisly horror films. flying_wahini Oct 2023 #1
No grisly horror. Paladin Oct 2023 #2
I enjoyed it! bif Oct 2023 #3

Paladin

(30,389 posts)
2. No grisly horror.
Sat Oct 28, 2023, 10:37 AM
Oct 2023

Just a family in Tokyo, resorting to shoplifting to keep food on the table.

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