This film provides a glimpse at a side of Japan we don't usually see on film. Yes, there is (petty) crime in Japan; yes, there are poor people in Japan; and yes, there is a welfare system in Japan. The impression of all is pristine and proper in Japan is dispelled, and we see a more realistic, human side of the culture. I'm not sure if the hype is what spoiled it for me, but I will say there are some very good performances here, but the story is nothing exceptional except for the fact that it's taking place in Japan.
Plot summary
A Japanese couple stuck with part-time jobs and hence inadequate incomes avail themselves of the fruits of shoplifting to make ends meet. They are not alone in this behaviour. The younger and the older of the household are in on the act. The unusual routine is about to change from care-free and matter-of-fact to something more dramatic, however, as the couple open their doors to a beleaguered young girl. The reasons for the family's habit and their motivations come under the microscope.
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1280*682
Japanese 2.0
R
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interesting, but not special.
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What the heck is going on 7.9??
This movie took us 5 times to start watching. It is boring. Most of the scenes are dark and it's hard to see (on 4k uhd) I keeps seeing these post about visually stunning, profound story, someone explain....it's filmed in a dump, there's nothing visually stunning. Fellows seem lame and the story is confusing and downright ironic. Hard to know who's who and what's going on.
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What Is A Family?
This film tells you!
It is a group of people who are sitting around watching a movie that is as illogical and stupid as it is boring and unfulfilled and yet do not hate each other or kill one another.
They simply eject the film and laugh at it.