

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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Release History & Theatrical Window
July 23, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$160K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- —
- Original Score
- Carlos Villalobos
- Original Title
- The Orange Story
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Budget
- $160K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Villalobos
Martin Bernstein
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.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Orange Story.
More Like The Orange Story
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.












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.).
