The Wind Rises (2013)

Name: The Wind Rises
Genre: Drama, Animation, Romance, War, History
Released: 2013
Duration: 126 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Hideaki Anno, Hidetoshi Nishijima, Miori Takimoto, Masahiko Nishimura, Stephen Alpert

2h 6m Japan

Drama Animation Romance War History

Plot

Jiro Horikoshi, a passionate aviation engineer, dedicates his life to the dream of flight. His journey unfolds against the backdrop of early 20th century Japan, where he faces both personal and societal challenges. As he channels his creativity into designing aircraft, he ultimately crafts the A-6M fighter plane, which becomes iconic during World War II. Throughout his endeavors, Jiro grapples with the intersection of ambition and the harsh realities of war, all while cherishing his deep-seated love for flight and the beauty of dreams.

Cast

Hideaki Anno Hidetoshi Nishijima Miori Takimoto Masahiko Nishimura Stephen Alpert Mansai Nomura Jun Kunimura Mirai Shida Shinobu Otake Morio Kazama Keiko Takeshita Sascha Kaichi Kaburagi Maki Shinta