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Like the Clouds, Like the Wind (1990): Cast

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Like the Clouds, Like the Wind is a 1990 animated comedy directed by Hisayuki Toriumi, starring Ryoko Sano as Ginga, Akiji Kobayashi and Yuji Mitsuya. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.

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Like the Clouds, Like the Wind (1990) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 19m (79 min)
Director
Hisayuki Toriumi
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Like the Clouds, Like the Wind About?

The premise of Like the Clouds, Like the Wind without spoilers.

Ginga, a spirited village girl in ancient China, convinces her father to travel to the capital after learning she could become a concubine of the new Emperor and his head wife. At court she meets other candidates, all trained in literacy and etiquette. Her boldness saves her when the emperor’s head wife plots against the throne, rebellion nearing the capital.

Like the Clouds, Like the Wind Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • anime animation
  • girl
  • hope
  • hand drawn animation
  • china
  • comma in title
  • punctuation in title
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Like the Clouds, Like the Wind Cast & Characters

Ryoko Sano leads the cast as Ginga, with Akiji Kobayashi as Konton and Yuji Mitsuya as Kikkyou. Directed by Hisayuki Toriumi; 9 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Like the Clouds, Like the Wind

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From the director

More from Hisayuki Toriumi

More films directed by Hisayuki Toriumi: Salamander, Lily C.A.T. and Space Warriors Baldios.

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Videos

Like the Clouds, Like the Wind Videos

2 videos: 2 clips.

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  • Clip Army of soldiers regrets invading a palace of 1,000 beauties | Like the Clouds, Like the Wind (1990)
Details

Like the Clouds, Like the Wind Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Kumo no Yō ni Kaze no Yō ni” and “如风如云”.

Also known as
  • Kumo no Yō ni Kaze no Yō ni
  • 如风如云
  • Kumo no You ni Kaze no You ni
  • Comme les nuages, comme le vent
  • 구름처럼 바람처럼
  • Como las nubes, como el viento
  • Kumo no You ni
  • Kaze no You ni
  • 如风似云
  • 如風如雲

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FAQ

Like the Clouds, Like the Wind FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Like the Clouds, Like the Wind, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Like the Clouds, Like the Wind?

Like the Clouds, Like the Wind runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

When was Like the Clouds, Like the Wind released?

Like the Clouds, Like the Wind was released on March 21, 1990.

Who directed Like the Clouds, Like the Wind?

Like the Clouds, Like the Wind was directed by Hisayuki Toriumi.

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Who is in the cast of Like the Clouds, Like the Wind?

Like the Clouds, Like the Wind stars Ryoko Sano as Ginga, Akiji Kobayashi as Konton and Yuji Mitsuya as Kikkyou, among 9 credited actors.

Does Like the Clouds, Like the Wind have a post-credit scene?

No. Like the Clouds, Like the Wind has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Like the Clouds, Like the Wind in?

The original language of Like the Clouds, Like the Wind is Japanese.

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