Shoplifters vs The Man Behind the Courtyard House
Shoplifters has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 5.9/10 for The Man Behind the Courtyard House). The Man Behind the Courtyard House is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 2h . The Man Behind the Courtyard House is the older of the two (2011 against 2018). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Shoplifters
The Man Behind the Courtyard House| Shoplifters | The Man Behind the Courtyard House | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 5.9/10 |
| Year | 2018 | 2011 |
| Length | 2h | 1h 40m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Hirokazu Kore-eda | Xing Fei |
| Main cast | Kengo Kora, Aju Makita, Akira Emoto, Sosuke Ikematsu, Lily Franky | Zhang Jingchu, Simon Yam, Shi Zhaoqi, Yu Shaoqun, Chen Sicheng |
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 Man Behind the Courtyard House
The film tracks protagonist Chen Zhihui who succumbs to trauma and frustration when he is released after spending 20 years in prison and becomes a serial killer.
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