A year before “Parasite” won an Oscar for its portrayal of lower-class struggles, “Shoplifters” brought us a moving study on family trauma and fear of poverty. If you enjoy found family or heart-wrenching movies that stick with you long after the credits roll, you’ll definitely want to check this one out. That’s easier than ever since it landed on Tubi this month, one of the best free streaming services.
Directed, written and edited by “Monster” director Hirokazu Kore-eda, “Shoplifters” was inspired by a simple question: What makes a family? Critics loved Kore-eda’s answer, giving the movie a near-perfect 99% score on Rotten Tomatoes. It also won the Palme d’Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival and snagged a nomination for the Academy Award for Best International Film that same year.
But awards and scores only tell part of the story.
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