The Crying Wind (2004): Cast
The Crying Wind is a 2004 drama directed by Yōichi Higashi, starring Muneo Uema as Seikichi Toma, Ken Mitsuishi and Haruko Katō. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Yōichi Higashi
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- SIGLO
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Crying Wind About?
The premise of The Crying Wind without spoilers.
Seikichi makes a living fishing from a small boat off Okinawa’s coast. He lives with his 12‑year‑old grandson Akira in a tree‑lined village on the island’s northern shore, surrounded by sand, pine and bushes. Nearby, an open‑air burial site holds a kamikaze pilot’s skull that whistles when wind passes through a bullet hole, called the “Crying Head.”
The Crying Wind Cast & Characters
Muneo Uema leads the cast as Seikichi Toma, with Ken Mitsuishi as Hisaki Shimazaki and Haruko Katō as Shiho Fujino. Directed by Yōichi Higashi; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Yōichi Higashi
- Muneo Uema as Seikichi Toma
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Ken Mitsuishi as Hisaki Shimazaki - Haruko Katō as Shiho Fujino
- Miho Tsumiki as Kazue Shimazaki
Also Starring in The Crying Wind
· 5 more- Takahito Hosoyamada Shinichi Kano
- Taeko Yoshida Makoto Kinjo
- Saburo Kitamura Ishikawa
- Mio Kato Shiho at the age of 17
- Fumio Haruya
The Crying Wind Also Known As
Also known as “Fuon”.
- Also known as
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- Fuon
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The Crying Wind FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Crying Wind, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Crying Wind?
The Crying Wind runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was The Crying Wind released?
The Crying Wind was released on July 31, 2004.
Who directed The Crying Wind?
The Crying Wind was directed by Yōichi Higashi.
More films by Yōichi Higashi Who is in the cast of The Crying Wind?
The Crying Wind stars Muneo Uema as Seikichi Toma, Ken Mitsuishi as Hisaki Shimazaki and Haruko Katō as Shiho Fujino, among 9 credited actors.
Does The Crying Wind have a post-credit scene?
No. The Crying Wind has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Crying Wind in?
The original language of The Crying Wind is Japanese.
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