A Wind Named Amnesia
風の名はアムネジア
Synopsis
A wind has swept the Earth taking all the memories from everyone. No one knows who they are, how to speak, or how to use the tools of modern civilization. Two years later, a young man who has been re-educated travels across America on a mysterious journey.
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A Wind Named Amnesia (1990) Original Trailer [HD]
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1995
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kazuo Yamazaki
- Screenplay & Story
- Kazuo Yamazaki, Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Kenji Kurata
- Original Score
- Hidenobu Takemoto, Kazuhiko Toyama
- Original Title
- 風の名はアムネジア
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Japan Home Video, Madhouse
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuo Yamazaki
Kazuo Yamazaki, Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Kenji Kurata, Hideyuki Kikuchi
Hidenobu Takemoto, Kazuhiko Toyama
Department Leadership Roster
Kazuo Yamazaki
Director
Hidenobu Takemoto
Original Music Composer
Kazuhiko Toyama
Original Music Composer
Kazuo Yamazaki
Screenplay
Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Screenplay
Kenji Kurata
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Wind Named Amnesia
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What is A Wind Named Amnesia about?
A wind has swept the Earth taking all the memories from everyone. No one knows who they are, how to speak, or how to use the tools of modern civilization. Two years later, a young man who has been re-educated travels across America on a mysterious journey.
Who directed A Wind Named Amnesia?
A Wind Named Amnesia was directed by Kazuo Yamazaki.
Who stars in A Wind Named Amnesia?
The principal cast of A Wind Named Amnesia includes Kazuki Yao, Keiko Toda, Kappei Yamaguchi, Yuko Mita, Daisuke Gori.
When was A Wind Named Amnesia released and how long is it?
A Wind Named Amnesia was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for A Wind Named Amnesia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Wind Named Amnesia was composed by Hidenobu Takemoto, Kazuhiko Toyama.
Is A Wind Named Amnesia based on a book or true story?
A Wind Named Amnesia is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hideyuki Kikuchi".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Wind Named Amnesia?
A Wind Named Amnesia holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).