Pale Cocoon (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2005, Pale Cocoon is an animation and science fiction film directed by Yasuhiro Yoshiura, running about 23 minutes.
What it’s about. In the far future when the continuity of the history has been lost, humans live in an ever more deteriorating completely artificial and enclosed world. The sea and the sky have disappeared, and the only window to "living" scenery exists in the records from the past, excavated in the relic.The Bureau of Record Excavation is an organization responsible for this task. Ura works for the 92nd office of the bureau. He is absorbed by the restoration of various records and fascinated by world of the past. Riko keeps a little distance to watch him, but averts her eyes from the records, believing that sometimes people just want things to stay the same.Everyone in this world knows that to know the past means to know the misery of this world, the present reality. But one day, Ura restores a strange video...
Who’s in it. Pale Cocoon stars Hiroka Oyama as Yoko Yamaguchi, Minako Kawashima as Riko, Nakao Michiosu as Ura and Yasuhiro Yoshiura as Coworker.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Pale Cocoon 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 Cocoon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pale Cocoon tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pale Cocoon (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pale Cocoon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pale Cocoon worth watching?
- Pale Cocoon holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pale Cocoon?
- Pale Cocoon stars Hiroka Oyama, Minako Kawashima, Nakao Michiosu and Yasuhiro Yoshiura.