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01/01/198849mJapan

PARA

ぱら

Synopsis

Para" means "paranoia", "paradox" and "paradise". The protagonist, "I", has a tendency to take things too seriously, or perhaps he is too pure, but every day is a battle of worry and reckoning. He has an unusual knowledge of SM for a high school student and is even picked up by a beautiful boy... This is a documentary-style film essay of his youth, coloured by various ironies such as "quantity over quality" and "compromise is a virtue".

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Yuji Nagamori
Original Title
ぱら
Country of Origin
Japan
Release Date
01/01/1988
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
49m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Yuji Nagamori

Director of Photography

Yoshikawa Kazuhiro, Yuji Nagamori

Department Leadership Roster

Yuji Nagamori

Yuji Nagamori

Director

Yoshikawa Kazuhiro

Director of Photography

Yuji Nagamori

Yuji Nagamori

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for PARA.

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Frequently Asked Questions About PARA

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

What is PARA about?

Para" means "paranoia", "paradox" and "paradise". The protagonist, "I", has a tendency to take things too seriously, or perhaps he is too pure, but every day is a battle of worry and reckoning. He has an unusual knowledge of SM for a high school student and is even picked up by a beautiful boy... This is a documentary-style film essay of his youth, coloured by various ironies such as "quantity over quality" and "compromise is a virtue".

Who directed PARA?

PARA was directed by Yuji Nagamori.

Who stars in PARA?

The principal cast of PARA includes Takashi Harada, Katsutoshi Kimura, Makoto Kamio, Shutoku Arashiba, Mina Kato.

When was PARA released and how long is it?

PARA was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 49m.