- The film was inspired by a social news report on Shoplifters. In the news, it was mentioned that Shoplifters stole fishing rods. Fishing is their hobby. This detail caught the attention of Hirokazu Koreeda. He felt that life in a riddled with holes would have beautiful moments, and this was exactly him. The moment you want to capture .
- Hirokazu Koreeda originally planned to find an older actress to play Shibata Shindai, but he and Sakura Ando met in a certain city and decided to use Sakura Ando after talking .
- When Miyuki Sasaki was auditioning, Hirokazu Koreeda caught a glance because of the funny appearance of eating potato chips .
- In order to stay close to the role played, Lily Franky also went to the tanning salon to get a tan before shooting .
- In order to play Aki, Mayu went to the custom shop to experience life .
- In the film, the phrase "Thank you" by the grandma at the beach was not originally included in the script, but was temporarily added by KiKi KiRin. Because of this, KiKi KiRin felt that there must be a "thank you" to find an outlet for all emotions .
Shoplifters behind the scenes gags
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Extended Reading
Shoplifters quotes
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Osamu Shibata: [to Yuri after seeing television reports of Yuri's disappearance] Do you think you can make it home by yourself?
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Yuri: [while trying on a swimsuit in a department store dressing room] Will you hit me later?
Nobuyo Shibata: [Anguished] No, I will not hit you.