Pale Moon 2014
"To make your dreams come true, sometimes you have to break the rules."
In Daihachi Yoshida's gripping crime drama *Pale Moon (2014)*, Rika Umezawa (Rie Miyazawa) embodies the quiet desperation of a woman suffocating under the weight of an unfulfilling life.
Director: Daihachi Yoshida
Cast
Rie Miyazawa
Rika Umezawa
Sosuke Ikematsu
Kota
Seiichi Tanabe
Masafumi Umezawa
Satomi Kobayashi
Kuma
Yoshimasa Kondo
Yuji Inoue
Renji Ishibashi
Kozo Hirabayashi
Yuko Oshima
Keiko Aikawa
Mayumi Sakura
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pale Moon (2014) about?
*Pale Moon (2014)* follows Rika Umezawa, a discontented office worker who spirals into a world of embezzlement and forbidden romance after workplace gossip ignites her imagination. As she navigates the thrill of her double life, Rika discovers the dangerous cost of chasing fleeting happiness and the hollow victory of breaking society's rules. The film dives into themes of repression, greed, and the illusions of control.
Who directed Pale Moon?
Daihachi Yoshida directed *Pale Moon (2014)*, known for his incisive storytelling and ability to blend crime drama with psychological depth.
Who stars in Pale Moon?
The film features Rie Miyazawa in the lead role, alongside Sosuke Ikematsu, Seiichi Tanabe, Satomi Kobayashi, and Renji Ishibashi in pivotal supporting parts.
Is Pale Moon (2014) worth watching?
If you enjoy crime dramas that explore the psychological toll of moral compromise, *Pale Moon (2014)* is a compelling choice. While the IMDb rating is unrated, its sharp direction and strong performances make it a standout in its genre. The film's themes of desperation and consequence resonate long after the credits roll.
How long is Pale Moon?
The runtime of *Pale Moon (2014)* is 124 minutes, offering a tightly paced narrative that balances tension with character depth.
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About Pale Moon (2014) — A Desperate Woman's Risky Leap Into the Shadows of Crime and Desire
In Daihachi Yoshida's gripping crime drama *Pale Moon (2014)*, Rika Umezawa (Rie Miyazawa) embodies the quiet desperation of a woman suffocating under the weight of an unfulfilling life. Trapped in a monotonous routine—juggling a dead-end job, a dismissive husband, and the gnawing emptiness of missed opportunities—she finds herself drawn into a world of forbidden excitement. When workplace whispers about infidelity and financial impropriety spark her imagination, Rika seizes an unexpected chance to rewrite her fate. Teaming up with a charismatic university student, Kota, and the resources at her fingertips, she embarks on a risky journey that promises both liberation and ruin. But as her newfound lifestyle blurs the lines between desire and destruction, Rika must confront whether the thrill of transgression truly leads to happiness—or if it's merely a fleeting illusion.
Yoshida crafts a tense, atmospheric exploration of moral compromise and middle-aged disillusionment, where every decision carries the potential for both redemption and ruin. With its sharp critique of societal expectations and the allure of breaking free, *Pale Moon (2014)* lingers as a thought-provoking portrait of one woman's desperate bid for autonomy in a world that offers her little.
