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Paper Moon

Series Overview

Rinka Umezawa is a housewife who pursues things that will bring her small happiness in life. Her husband Masabumi holds a stern belief that he will support his wife Rinka. The couple do not have children. Rinka begins to work part-time at a bank. She visits her clients’ homes. Sometimes, she even helps her elderly clients’ with their house chores. This builds a strong level of trust with her clients. One day, she visits client Kojo Hirabayashi’s. At his home, she meets his grandchild Kota who came to ask for money. Her encounter with Kota changes her. Soon, Rinka embezzles one hundred million yen from her bank and runs away. Two years later, Rinka’s former high school friends Yuko Okazaki and Aki Nakaji trace her embezzlement case and face their own darkness.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
NHK
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 5 Episodes

239 min per episode

Air Date Window

2014 – 2014

Premiered: Tue, Jan 7, 2014

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Tue, Feb 4, 2014

Season 1, Episode 5: “Love for anyone”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Screenplay & Story

Mitsuyo Kakuta, Eriko Shinozaki

Original Score & Music

Norihito Sumitomo

Producers

Hiroshi Okoshi

Department Leadership Roster

Hiroshi Okoshi

Producer

Eriko Shinozaki

Eriko Shinozaki

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Paper Moon.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paper Moon

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What is Paper Moon about?

Rinka Umezawa is a housewife who pursues things that will bring her small happiness in life. Her husband Masabumi holds a stern belief that he will support his wife Rinka. The couple do not have children. Rinka begins to work part-time at a bank. She visits her clients’ homes. Sometimes, she even helps her elderly clients’ with their house chores. This builds a strong level of trust with her clients. One day, she visits client Kojo Hirabayashi’s. At his home, she meets his grandchild Kota who came to ask for money. Her encounter with Kota changes her. Soon, Rinka embezzles one hundred million yen from her bank and runs away. Two years later, Rinka’s former high school friends Yuko Okazaki and Aki Nakaji trace her embezzlement case and face their own darkness.

How many seasons does Paper Moon have?

Paper Moon comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Paper Moon?

Key cast members in Paper Moon include Tomoyo Harada, Maki Mizuno, Naomi Nishida, Shinnosuke Mitsushima, Mickey Curtis.

Who created or directed Paper Moon?

Paper Moon was developed and directed by Not specified.