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Paladin

(28,597 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

flying_wahini

(7,717 posts)

1. What is it about? I don't want to watch grisly horror films.

Reply to Paladin (Original post)

Sat Oct 28, 2023, 09:21 AM

Oct 2023

Paladin

(28,597 posts)

2. No grisly horror.

Reply to flying_wahini (Reply #1)

Sat Oct 28, 2023, 10:37 AM

Oct 2023

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

bif

(23,576 posts)

3. I enjoyed it!

Reply to Paladin (Original post)

Sat Oct 28, 2023, 03:04 PM

Oct 2023

Saw it a few years ago.

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