Shoplifters set to steal Chinese hearts

The latest winner of the prestigious Palme d'Or, Cannes Film Festival's top honor, will be imported into Chinese mainland, according to domestic distributors.

Shoplifters, directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, made its Chinese debut at the 21st Shanghai International Film Festival, becoming the most sought-after among the 500 selected titles for festival release.

The tickets were sold out within minutes, pushing the ticket price up to nearly 2,000 yuan ($303) on Xianyu, an Alibaba-owned app where the public can sell secondhand or unwanted items.