The Lion Standing in the Wind (2015)

Name: The Lion Standing in the Wind
Genre: Drama
Released: 2015
Duration: 139 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Takao Osawa, Satomi Ishihara, Yoko Maki, Masato Hagiwara, Ryohei Suzuki

2h 19m Japan

Drama

Plot

Koichiro Shimada travels from Japan to a research facility in Kenya, where he is thrust into a dire situation as a doctor. Faced with the chaos of war, he treats patients suffering from battle injuries while navigating tensions with nurses and fellow staff. His perspective shifts dramatically when he meets a traumatized boy soldier, whose struggles resonate deeply with him. This encounter profoundly alters Koichiro's path, leading him to confront his own beliefs and the impact of war on both individuals and communities.

Cast

Takao Osawa Satomi Ishihara Yoko Maki Masato Hagiwara Ryohei Suzuki Ayako Fujitani Hajime Yamazaki Renji Ishibashi Honoka Matsumoto Junya Maki Patrick Oketch Nick Reding Jason Corder Toshihito Kokubo