Rescue Wings
空へ ―救いの翼 RESCUE WINGS―
Synopsis
Masaki Tezuka‘s live-action adaptation of “Rescue Wings” deviates from the original by centering around a female rookie pilot played by 16-year-old actress (only 15 at the time of filming) Yuko Takayama. After her mother is saved, Haruka Kawashima joins an elite air rescue team and decides she wants to become the first female pilot of a UH－60J (Japanese version of the Black Hawk) rescue helicopter. She goes through harsh, rigorous training and must overcome her emotions for the serious job of saving lives. After several mistakes she’s bluntly told she’s not good enough to be a rescue pilot, but the conflict only makes her more determined. One day, an F-15J fighter plane goes missing from radar and Kawashima receives the distress call. On reserve fuel and the struggling against all odds, she must accomplish her mission at any cost.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masaaki Tezuka
- Screenplay & Story
- Kazuki Ōmori, Masaaki Tezuka, Seishi Minakami, Tadashi Naitô
- Original Title
- 空へ ―救いの翼 RESCUE WINGS―
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masaaki Tezuka
Kazuki Ōmori, Masaaki Tezuka, Seishi Minakami, Tadashi Naitô
Department Leadership Roster
Masaaki Tezuka
Director
Kazuki Ōmori
Writer
Masaaki Tezuka
Writer
Seishi Minakami
Writer
Tadashi Naitô
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rescue Wings
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rescue Wings about?
Masaki Tezuka‘s live-action adaptation of “Rescue Wings” deviates from the original by centering around a female rookie pilot played by 16-year-old actress (only 15 at the time of filming) Yuko Takayama. After her mother is saved, Haruka Kawashima joins an elite air rescue team and decides she wants to become the first female pilot of a UH－60J (Japanese version of the Black Hawk) rescue helicopter. She goes through harsh, rigorous training and must overcome her emotions for the serious job of saving lives. After several mistakes she’s bluntly told she’s not good enough to be a rescue pilot, but the conflict only makes her more determined. One day, an F-15J fighter plane goes missing from radar and Kawashima receives the distress call. On reserve fuel and the struggling against all odds, she must accomplish her mission at any cost.
Who directed Rescue Wings?
Rescue Wings was directed by Masaaki Tezuka.
Who stars in Rescue Wings?
The principal cast of Rescue Wings includes Yuko Takayama, Dai Watanabe, Shunya Isaka, Ken Kaneko, Seina Suzuki.
When was Rescue Wings released and how long is it?
Rescue Wings was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.