The Crying Wind
風音
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."
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yōichi Higashi
- Screenplay & Story
- Shun Medoruma
- Original Title
- 風音
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- SIGLO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yōichi Higashi
Shun Medoruma
Takahiro Tsutai
Tetsujirô Yamagami
Department Leadership Roster
Yōichi Higashi
Director
Shun Medoruma
Writer
Tetsujirô Yamagami
Producer
Takahiro Tsutai
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crying Wind
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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."
Who directed The Crying Wind?
The Crying Wind was directed by Yōichi Higashi.
Who stars in The Crying Wind?
The principal cast of The Crying Wind includes Muneo Uema, Haruko Katō, Miho Tsumiki, Ken Mitsuishi, Saburo Kitamura.
When was The Crying Wind released and how long is it?
The Crying Wind was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.