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Alyanna's avatar

Ready to SOB. Been anxiously awaiting for it to come to a theater near me! Shoplifters absolutely wrecked me.

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Samantha Lui's avatar

Definitely bring tissues! Director Kore-eda really knows how to tug at your heartstrings with the right amount of humour but also sadness. So interested to know what you think after you watch!

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Allie's avatar

Been meaning to write a comment on this after reading it a few days ago 😊 I haven’t watched the film but I like the point you make about grey areas. Everything, including our words and actions, has a context. It’s just that we don’t see it when we encounter people. In a way this reminds me of the line from Everything Everywhere All at Once: be kind!

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Samantha Lui's avatar

Definitely, and it certainly helps build empathy and develop a greater understanding of people from all walks of life! I would highly recommend Broker as a film, but also Kore-eda's 2018 film Shoplifters. Bring tissues!

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Ting's avatar

Clearly I've been living under a rock- I had no idea IU also acts. LOL!

I'm intrigued by Broker... I'll have to check if there are any screenings near me.

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Samantha Lui's avatar

Oh you should check out Hotel Del Luna as well! Very different role for her...she's so glam in that one. Broker will make you cry but it's also very funny at times <3

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