Events & Gatherings
Cinema at the Museum: Shoplifters
This May, Cinema at the Museum presents a series of films in honour of Asian Heritage Month. These films look at themes of resilience, identity, reflection, class, morality, and expression from a wide range of Asian filmmakers.
Thursday, May 29, 7 PM
Film: Shoplifters
Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda
Year: 2018
Runtime: 121 minutes
Country: Japan
Rating: PG
After one of their shoplifting sessions, Osamu and his son come across a little girl in the freezing cold. At first reluctant to shelter the girl, Osamu’s wife agrees to take care of her after learning of the hardships she faces. Although the family is poor, barely making enough money to survive through petty crime, they seem to live happily together until an unforeseen incident reveals hidden secrets, testing the bonds that unite them.
Presented in Japanese with English subtitles.
Event/Exhibition meta autogenerated block.
When
May 29 at 7:00PM–9:00PM
Where
SaskTel Theatre
May 29 at 7:00PM – 9:00PM
Film tickets are $10 at the front desk; free admission for members and youth under 18. Seating is first come, first served. Talks, tours and other events are admission by donation or free with membership.