Shoplifters (2018) – Filming Locations
Drama / Crime / Thriller · Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda · Starring Lily Franky, Sakura Ando
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.
Where was Shoplifters filmed?
- Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo – The family's daily life, shoplifting activities, and home scenes throughout the film. The densely populated Shinjuku district provides the authentic urban backdrop for the family's cramped apartment and their neighborhood explorations
- Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo – Multiple shoplifting sequences where the family steals food and goods. Real Tokyo convenience stores and supermarkets serve as the primary settings for the family's coordinated theft operations throughout the film
- Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo – The family's outing and leisure scenes by the water. The riverside locations provide moments of respite and family bonding amid the urban Tokyo landscape
- Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo – Various scenes of the family moving through the city and discovering abandoned items. The narrow streets and working-class neighborhoods of Minato Ward authentically capture the socioeconomic landscape central to the film's narrative