Hirokazu Kore-eda's tale of a dysfunctional family of petty criminals won the top prize at Cannes this year and became the director's biggest box-office hit.
Japan has selected Shoplifters (Manbiki Kazoku) by Hirokazu Kore-eda as its submission for Oscar consideration in the best foreign-language film category.
The film about a oddball family of small-time crooks — which shined a light on Japan's underclassthat was not appreciated by everyone — won the Palme d'Or at Cannes this year for Kore-eda, who also wrote the screenplay. The pic stars Sakura Ando and Kore'eda regulars Lily Franky and Kiki Kirin.......
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