万引き家族 (Shoplifters) 2018 ★★★

'Shoplifters' is a film that requires the viewer to engage, to ponder, and perhaps, to question their own values. In that sense, it's less of a movie and more of an experience - one that stays with you long after the credits roll, like a house guest who's overstayed their welcome but left behind an unforgettable story.

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