Pale Moon (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2014, Pale Moon is a drama and crime film directed by Daihachi Yoshida, running about 124 minutes. “To make your dreams come true, sometimes you have to break the rules.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Daily, Rika Umezawa battles a nagging sense of emptiness and dissatisfaction. She works a tiring job, comes home to an unappreciative husband and has little opportunity to enjoy life. But things change when office gossip about affairs and embezzlement inspire Rika to do the unthinkable. Soon, Rika finds herself filling the void with a university student named Kota and the millions entrusted to her by clients. Is her newfound lifestyle the key to happiness? And if so, how long can it last?
Who’s in it. Pale Moon stars Rie Miyazawa as Rika Umezawa, Sosuke Ikematsu as Kota, Seiichi Tanabe as Masafumi Umezawa and Satomi Kobayashi as Kuma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Pale Moon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pale Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pale Moon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pale Moon (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pale Moon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pale Moon worth watching?
- Pale Moon holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pale Moon?
- Pale Moon stars Rie Miyazawa, Sosuke Ikematsu, Seiichi Tanabe, Satomi Kobayashi and Yoshimasa Kondo.
- When was Pale Moon released?
- Pale Moon was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.