South Wind 2 movie poster

South Wind 2

October 22, 1942 1h 27m

Originally released in 1942. South Wind 2 is a drama film. directed by Kozaburo Yoshimura. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Shin Saburi, Chishū Ryū, and Mieko Takamine

Synopsis

In this comic sequel to Yoshimura Kozaburo's original, Minami no Kaze, ex-baron (Saburi Shin) is in Singapore where he meets an old friend who proposes a scam to make some quick cash. It involved inventing the story that Saigo Takamori didn't actually die in the Satsuma Rebellion but escaped to Southeast Asia to start a new religion and in the process fathered a son who is now the founder. But when they bring the supposed heir and his aide to Japan, chaos ensues...

Quick Facts

📅
Release Date October 22, 1942 83 years ago
⏱️
Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
🌍
Language Japanese Original language
🎬
Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Shochiku

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Wind 2 about?

In this comic sequel to Yoshimura Kozaburo's original, Minami no Kaze, ex-baron (Saburi Shin) is in Singapore where he meets an old friend who proposes a scam to make some quick cash. It involved i...

Who directed South Wind 2?

South Wind 2 was directed by Kozaburo Yoshimura.

How long is South Wind 2?

South Wind 2 has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was South Wind 2 released?

South Wind 2 was released on October 22, 1942 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in South Wind 2?

The main cast of South Wind 2 includes Shin Saburi, Chishū Ryū, Mieko Takamine, Mitsuko Mito, Tatsuo Saitō.