The Crying Wind
Originally released in 2004. The Crying Wind is a drama film. directed by Yōichi Higashi.
Starring Muneo Uema, Haruko Katō, and Miho Tsumiki
Synopsis
Seikichi, makes his living fishing from a small boat off the coast of Okinawa. He and his 12-year-old grandson Akira live in a small, tree-lined village in the northern part of the island which is surrounded by a white-sand beach and plots of pine and flowering bushes. On the cliff that skirts the shore sits an open-air burial ground containing the skull of a kamikaze pilot who was shot down during the last days of World War II. When the wind blows through the bullet hole in the skull, it produces a whistling sound. The locals call it the "Crying Head."
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 31, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- SIGLO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Crying Wind about?
Seikichi, makes his living fishing from a small boat off the coast of Okinawa. He and his 12-year-old grandson Akira live in a small, tree-lined village in the northern part of the island which is ...
Who directed The Crying Wind?
The Crying Wind was directed by Yōichi Higashi.
How long is The Crying Wind?
The Crying Wind has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was The Crying Wind released?
The Crying Wind was released on July 31, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Crying Wind?
The main cast of The Crying Wind includes Muneo Uema, Haruko Katō, Miho Tsumiki, Ken Mitsuishi, Saburo Kitamura.