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The Orange Story

Synopsis

The Orange Story is a narrative short film that tells the story of an elderly Japanese American man who must sell all his belongings and report to a temporary detention center during WWII from where he will be forcibly removed to an undisclosed location. The film also uses archival radio, film, and photographic sources to complement this narrative, providing a strong historical context for the story.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 23, 2016

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$160K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
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Original Score
Carlos Villalobos
Original Title
The Orange Story
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
18m
Production Budget
$160K

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Original Score & Music

Carlos Villalobos

Film Editing

Martin Bernstein

Producers

Jerry Matsumoto, Jason Matsumoto, Lynne Matsumoto, Joyce Morimoto, Rick Morimoto

Department Leadership Roster

Eugene Sun Park

Producer

Martin Bernstein

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Orange Story.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Orange Story

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Orange Story about?

The Orange Story is a narrative short film that tells the story of an elderly Japanese American man who must sell all his belongings and report to a temporary detention center during WWII from where he will be forcibly removed to an undisclosed location. The film also uses archival radio, film, and photographic sources to complement this narrative, providing a strong historical context for the story.

Who directed The Orange Story?

The Orange Story was directed by Not specified.

Who stars in The Orange Story?

The principal cast of The Orange Story includes Joe Takehara, Colleen Mooney, Jules Reid, Kylie Sullivan.

When was The Orange Story released and how long is it?

The Orange Story was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 18m.

Who composed the musical score for The Orange Story?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Orange Story was composed by Carlos Villalobos.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Orange Story?

The Orange Story holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).