Shoplifters vs The Crimes That Bind
Shoplifters has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 6.4/10 for The Crimes That Bind). The Crimes That Bind is the shorter watch at 1h 39m compared with 2h . Shoplifters is the older of the two (2018 against 2020). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Shoplifters | The Crimes That Bind | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 6.4/10 |
| Year | 2018 | 2020 |
| Length | 2h | 1h 39m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | Japan | – |
| Director | Hirokazu Kore-eda | Sebastián Schindel |
| Main cast | Kengo Kora, Aju Makita, Akira Emoto, Sosuke Ikematsu, Lily Franky | Marcelo Subiotto, María Marull, Cecilia Roth, Marcelo D'Andrea, Miguel Ángel Solá |
Synopsis
Shoplifters
In the outskirts of Tokyo, a poor but close-knit group living on the fringes of society survives through shoplifting and odd jobs. When Osamu and his son take in a neglected young girl, their already fragile existence begins to unravel. As the family grows attached to her, buried secrets surface, forcing them to confront the true meaning of love, belonging, and what makes a family.
The Crimes That Bind
When her son is accused of raping and trying to murder his ex-wife, Alicia embarks on a journey that will change her life forever.
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