Shoplifters vs The Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon
Shoplifters has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 7.3/10 for The Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon). Shoplifters is the shorter watch at 2h compared with 2h 14m. Shoplifters is the older of the two (2018 against 2023). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Shoplifters
The Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon| Shoplifters | The Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 2018 | 2023 |
| Length | 2h | 2h 14m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | Japan | – |
| Director | Hirokazu Kore-eda | Wong Ching-Po |
| Main cast | Kengo Kora, Aju Makita, Akira Emoto, Sosuke Ikematsu, Lily Franky | Chien Sheng, Ethan Juan, Chen Yi-wen, Gingle Wang, Lee Lee-Zen |
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 Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon
The arrogant, third most-wanted criminal in Taiwan, decides to get rid of the top two competitors and crowns himself the most-wanted criminal before dying.
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