Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🟡 65/100
Total warning time: 2m 13s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 30/100 (8s)
- 🟡 30/100 [00:45:12 - 00:45:20] Brief scene in a love hotel with implied sexual activity, no explicit nudity.
Drug Use: 🟡 50/100 (25s)
- 🟡 50/100 [00:32:45 - 00:33:10] Character is seen smoking cigarettes in several scenes.
Violence: 🔴 70/100 (1m 30s)
- 🔴 70/100 [01:05:30 - 01:06:15] A character is physically assaulted, leading to visible injuries.
- 🟡 60/100 [01:22:00 - 01:22:45] Emotional and verbal abuse within the family context.
Strong Language: 🟡 40/100 (10s)
- 🟡 40/100 [00:18:20 - 00:18:25] Use of mild profanity in a heated argument.
- 🟡 30/100 [00:55:10 - 00:55:15] Additional mild profanity used in dialogue.
Movie FAQ
Q: What is the plot of 'Manbiki kazoku' (Shoplifters)?
A: 'Manbiki kazoku' (Shoplifters) follows a makeshift family living on the margins of society in Tokyo. They survive by petty theft and shoplifting until they take in a young girl they find outside in the cold. The film explores themes of family, poverty, and morality as their bonds are tested by unexpected events.
A: 'Manbiki kazoku' (Shoplifters) follows a makeshift family living on the margins of society in Tokyo. They survive by petty theft and shoplifting until they take in a young girl they find outside in the cold. The film explores themes of family, poverty, and morality as their bonds are tested by unexpected events.
Q: Who directed 'Manbiki kazoku' (Shoplifters)?
A: The film was directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, known for his poignant and humanistic storytelling. 'Manbiki kazoku' won the Palme d'Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.
A: The film was directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, known for his poignant and humanistic storytelling. 'Manbiki kazoku' won the Palme d'Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.
Q: Who are the main actors in 'Manbiki kazoku' (Shoplifters)?
A: The main cast includes Lily Franky as Osamu Shibata, Sakura Andô as Nobuyo Shibata, Kirin Kiki as Hatsue Shibata, and Mayu Matsuoka as Aki Shibata. Their performances bring depth to the film's exploration of unconventional family dynamics.
A: The main cast includes Lily Franky as Osamu Shibata, Sakura Andô as Nobuyo Shibata, Kirin Kiki as Hatsue Shibata, and Mayu Matsuoka as Aki Shibata. Their performances bring depth to the film's exploration of unconventional family dynamics.
Q: What themes does 'Manbiki kazoku' (Shoplifters) explore?
A: The film delves into themes of poverty, survival, and the meaning of family. It questions societal norms and challenges the viewer to consider what truly constitutes a family, beyond blood relations.
A: The film delves into themes of poverty, survival, and the meaning of family. It questions societal norms and challenges the viewer to consider what truly constitutes a family, beyond blood relations.
Q: Did 'Manbiki kazoku' (Shoplifters) receive any awards?
A: Yes, 'Manbiki kazoku' won the Palme d'Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, the highest prize awarded at the festival. It was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
A: Yes, 'Manbiki kazoku' won the Palme d'Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, the highest prize awarded at the festival. It was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
