Shoplifters (Chiaroscuro International Film Series)

Name: Shoplifters (Chiaroscuro International Film Series)
Start: 2025-03-02T14:00:00-05:00
Location: 1130 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49506

Schedule

Sun, 02 Mar, 2025 at 02:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

1130 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49506 | Grand Rapids, MI

Films are shown in their original language with English subtitles. After each screening, a film scholar and a cultural expert lead a thought-provoking panel discussion, offering insights into the film's themes and cultural context. The experience continues with a casual reception featuring complimentary food and drink, creating an inviting space for conversation and connection.
On the margins of Tokyo, a dysfunctional band of outsiders are united by fierce loyalty and a penchant for petty theft. When the young son is arrested, secrets are exposed that up-end their tenuous, below-the-radar existence.
Shoplifters
Directed by: Hirokazu Koreeda
Country: Japan
Released: 2018
Runtime: 121 min
Rated: R
Doors: 1:00 PM
Movie: 2:00 PM
Cost: FREE
The Chiaroscuro International Film Series connects diverse cultures and perspectives through thought-provoking international films. We provide our audience with opportunities to engage in meaningful dialogue and foster greater understanding of the human experience through cinema.