Shoplifters vs The Wild Goose Lake
Shoplifters has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 6.7/10 for The Wild Goose Lake). The Wild Goose Lake is the shorter watch at 1h 53m compared with 2h . Shoplifters is the older of the two (2018 against 2019). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Shoplifters | The Wild Goose Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 6.7/10 |
| Year | 2018 | 2019 |
| Length | 2h | 1h 53m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | Japan | – |
| Director | Hirokazu Kore-eda | Diao Yinan |
| Main cast | Kengo Kora, Aju Makita, Akira Emoto, Sosuke Ikematsu, Lily Franky | Gwei Lun-Mei, Liao Fan, Hu Ge, Huang Jue, Wan Qian |
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 Wild Goose Lake
A gangster ends up making a mistake that causes every gun on both sides of the law to point at him. While on the run, he comes across a mysterious woman who might get him out of trouble or make things worse.
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