

Pale Cocoon
ペイル・コクーン
Synopsis
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...
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Pale Cocoon Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-05-05
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Tokyo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 18, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yasuhiro Yoshiura
- Screenplay & Story
- Yasuhiro Yoshiura
- Original Score
- Toru Okada
- Original Title
- ペイル・コクーン
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- STUDIO RIKKA, Directions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yasuhiro Yoshiura
Yasuhiro Yoshiura
Toru Okada
Yasuhiro Yoshiura
Yasuhiro Yoshiura
Tom Nagae, Yasuhiro Yoshiura
Department Leadership Roster
Yasuhiro Yoshiura
Director
Tom Nagae
Producer
Yasuhiro Yoshiura
Producer
Toru Okada
Original Music Composer
Yasuhiro Yoshiura
Editor
Yasuhiro Yoshiura
Director of Photography
Yasuhiro Yoshiura
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pale Cocoon
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What is Pale Cocoon 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 directed Pale Cocoon?
Pale Cocoon was directed by Yasuhiro Yoshiura.
Who stars in Pale Cocoon?
The principal cast of Pale Cocoon includes Minako Kawashima, Michio Nakao, Yuka Koyama, Yasuhiro Yoshiura.
When was Pale Cocoon released and how long is it?
Pale Cocoon was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Pale Cocoon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pale Cocoon was composed by Toru Okada.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pale Cocoon?
Pale Cocoon holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).



















