Shoplifters vs The Seed of the Sacred Fig
Shoplifters has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 7.6/10 for The Seed of the Sacred Fig). Shoplifters is the shorter watch at 2h compared with 2h 47m. Shoplifters is the older of the two (2018 against 2024). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Shoplifters
The Seed of the Sacred Fig| Shoplifters | The Seed of the Sacred Fig | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 7.6/10 |
| Year | 2018 | 2024 |
| Length | 2h | 2h 47m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | Japan | – |
| Director | Hirokazu Kore-eda | Mohammad Rasoulof |
| Main cast | Kengo Kora, Aju Makita, Akira Emoto, Sosuke Ikematsu, Lily Franky | Soheila Golestani, Misagh Zare, Mahsa Rostami, Setareh Maleki, Niousha Akhshi |
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 Seed of the Sacred Fig
Investigating judge Iman grapples with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran. When his gun vanishes, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing draconian measures that strain family ties as societal rules crumble.
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