The Family Dynamics of Poverty in SHOPLIFTERS (2018)

Hirokazu Kore-eda has been known for his subtle portraits of modern life throughout this lengthy, storied career. Beginning with documentary film and then transitioning into fiction filmmaking, Kore-eda maintained an eye for the realistic since his debut. With titles like OUR LITTLE SISTER (2015), THE THIRD MURDER (2017), and AFTER THE STORM (2016) earning him sizable accolades and awards, his film SHOPLIFTERS (2018) pushed his focus further into the intimate lives of a family living on the edges of society. The film went on to win eight awards at the Japanese Academy Awards in March 2019, further solidifying Kore-eda as one of the preeminent Japanese directors working today. Here, we explore the film's implications and nuance without spoiling anything about the narrative. --- Purchase the film here: https://www.amazon.com/Shoplifters-Li... Check out our merch store: https://teespring.com/stores/the-cine... Follow us on Twitter:   / cinema_nippon   --- Sound Design: Freesound.org Image Credits: Hirokazu Kore-eda photos courtesy Georges Biard and Bryan Chan https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...