# Pale Flower \(The Criterion Collection\) \[Blu-ray\]

Pale Flower from The Criterion Collection is a Japanese-language Blu-ray crime drama directed by Masahiro Shinoda. The listing describes a newly released yakuza becoming involved with a gambling addict, and includes an interview, selected-scene audio commentary, and the original theatrical trailer.

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- Market: US
- Language: en-US
- Currency: USD
- Model: 17028019
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Movies & TV
- Price: 19.98 USD
- Previous price: 39.95 USD
- Discount: 50%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T11:20:25.503Z
- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 81

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## At a glance

- Japanese New Wave gangster romance directed by Masahiro Shinoda.
- English subtitles are listed for the Japanese-language film.
- Special features include a director interview, selected-scene commentary on score and sound design, and the original theatrical trailer.
- The listing gives a 2.35:1 aspect ratio and a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.

## Pros

- The three listed extras offer context from the director and commentary focused on the film's score and sound design.
- English subtitles are specified for the Japanese-language presentation.
- A single-disc format keeps the listed edition straightforward.

## Specifications

### Disc and film
- Format: Blu-ray
- Number of discs: 1
- Runtime: 1 hour and 36 minutes
- Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
- Language: Japanese
- Subtitles: English
- Genre: Action & Adventure
- Rating: NR \(Not Rated\)
### Credits and release
- Director: Masahiro Shinoda
- Contributors: Chisako Hara, Eijiro Tono, Mariko Kaga, Masahiro Shinoda, Ryo Ikebe, Takashi Fujiki
- Studio: Criterion Collection
- Release date: May 17, 2011
- Item model number: 17028019
### Special features
- Director interview: Interview with director Masahiro Shinoda
- Audio commentary: Selected-scene audio commentary on the film's score and sound design by film scholar Peter Grilli
- Trailer: Original theatrical trailer
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions listed: 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.2 ounces

## A good fit for

- Viewers collecting Criterion Collection editions of Japanese cinema.
- Fans of Masahiro Shinoda and Japanese New Wave crime films.
- Buyers looking for English-subtitled Japanese-language cinema with supplemental interview and commentary.

## Less suited to

- Viewers who need a film rated for age suitability, since the listing marks it NR.
- Buyers seeking a 4K UHD edition, as the listed format is Blu-ray.

## Customer feedback

The aggregate ratings lean strongly toward the top star category, though a smaller share fall in lower categories. That provides a generally favorable but limited signal about customer reception. No written review themes are supplied, so it does not establish particular strengths or explain the less favorable ratings.

## Frequently asked questions

### What language and subtitle options are listed?
The film's language is listed as Japanese, with English subtitles.
### What special features are included?
The listing names an interview with director Masahiro Shinoda, selected-scene audio commentary by film scholar Peter Grilli on the score and sound design, and the original theatrical trailer.
### How long is Pale Flower?
The listed runtime is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
### Is this a 4K edition?
No. The listing identifies this edition as Blu-ray.

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