Offical selection for MIFF, TIFF and the winner of the Palme D’or at Cannes 2018 is a drama about a Japanese family of crooks who lift a lost little girl from the streets is a satisfying and devastating gem.

After one of their shoplifting sessions, Osamu and his son come across a little girl in the freezing cold. At first reluctant to shelter the girl, Osamu’s wife agrees to take care of her after learning of the hardships she faces. Although the family is poor, barely making enough money to survive through petty crime, they seem to live happily together until an unforeseen incident reveals hidden secrets, testing the bonds that unite them…

Rating

M

Duration

121 MINS