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Portrait of the Wind (2005): Cast

Portrait of the Wind (2005) movie poster

Portrait of the Wind is a 2005 crime drama directed by Taro Hyugaji, starring Tadanobu Asano, Teruyuki Kagawa and Rinko Kikuchi. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

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Portrait of the Wind (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Taro Hyugaji
Genres
Crime , Drama , Romance
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Portrait of the Wind About?

The premise of Portrait of the Wind without spoilers.

Tamio Murase, a globe‑trotting photographer, returns home after his father's fatal heart attack to run the family photo studio. There he meets Ayako, and their chemistry ignites instantly, quickly deepening into a serious romance. Their relationship progresses rapidly, culminating in Ayako's pregnancy with Tamio's child.

Portrait of the Wind Themes & Keywords

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  • photography studio
  • love
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Cast & crew

Portrait of the Wind Cast

Tadanobu Asano leads the cast, with Teruyuki Kagawa and Rinko Kikuchi. Directed by Taro Hyugaji; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Taro Hyugaji

More films directed by Taro Hyugaji: The Kids’ Diner and Tombstone of the Fireflies.

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Details

Portrait of the Wind Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “誰がために” and “为了谁”.

Also known as
  • 誰がために
  • 为了谁
  • 為了誰

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FAQ

Portrait of the Wind FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Portrait of the Wind?

Portrait of the Wind runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was Portrait of the Wind released?

Portrait of the Wind was released on October 15, 2005.

Who directed Portrait of the Wind?

Portrait of the Wind was directed by Taro Hyugaji.

More films by Taro Hyugaji

Who is in the cast of Portrait of the Wind?

Portrait of the Wind stars Tadanobu Asano, Teruyuki Kagawa and Rinko Kikuchi, among 10 credited actors.

Does Portrait of the Wind have a post-credit scene?

No. Portrait of the Wind has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Portrait of the Wind in?

The original language of Portrait of the Wind is Japanese.

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