Pale Moon
Directed by Daihachi YoshidaA mellow drama following the moral decline of a housewife turned bank employee who embezzles a fortune from her customers and indulges in an affair with a younger man. Set in 1994, shortly after the burst of Japan's economic bubble.
Where to Watch Pale Moon
- BurnharmJune 27, 2025Pale Moon (2014) sets up an intriguing story about temptation and moral decline but doesn’t quite deliver the emotional or philosophical weight it promises. The film touches on the ethical complexities of taking money that isn’t yours, yet it never fully explores the deeper consequences or motivations behind the lead character’s choices. While the performances are strong and the direction stylish, the story feels like it could have gone further in unpacking the personal and societal fallout of her actions. A solid effort, but it leaves you wanting more substance.
Pale Moon Trivia
Pale Moon was released on November 15, 2014.
Pale Moon was directed by Daihachi Yoshida.
Pale Moon has a runtime of 2h 4m.
Pale Moon was produced by Fumitsugu Ikeda, Satoko Ishida, Naomi Akashi.
A mellow drama following the moral decline of a housewife turned bank employee who embezzles a fortune from her customers and indulges in an affair with a younger man. Set in 1994, shortly after the burst of Japan's economic bubble.
The key characters in Pale Moon are Rika Umezawa (Rie Miyazawa), Kota (Sosuke Ikematsu), Masafumi Umezawa (Seiichi Tanabe).
Pale Moon is a Crime, Drama film.
Pale Moon has an audience rating of 6.9 out of 10.
Pale Moon has made $1.4M at the box office.