The Lion Standing in the Wind (2015): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Lion Standing in the Wind is a 2015 drama directed by Takashi Miike, starring Takao Osawa as Koichiro Shimada, Masato Hagiwara and Renji Ishibashi. It runs 2 hours 19 minutes and earned $1.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 19m (139 min)
- Director
- Takashi Miike
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- AX-ON
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Lion Standing in the Wind About?
The premise of The Lion Standing in the Wind without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Koichiro Shimada, a doctor from a Japanese teaching hospital, is dispatched to a research facility in Kenya, Africa. There, he finds himself facing a crisis and decides to stay and treat patients injured in ongoing conflicts. He experiences friction with the hospital staff while confronting the harsh realities of war. His perspective shifts profoundly when he meets a young boy soldier struggling with severe psychological trauma, ultimately altering the course of his life.
The Lion Standing in the Wind Cast & Characters
Takao Osawa leads the cast as Koichiro Shimada, with Masato Hagiwara as Katsuhiko Aoki and Renji Ishibashi as Masayuki Murakami. Directed by Takashi Miike; 14 actors are credited in all.
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Director Takashi Miike
- Takao Osawa as Koichiro Shimada
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Masato Hagiwara as Katsuhiko Aoki - Renji Ishibashi as Masayuki Murakami
- Satomi Ishihara as Wakako Kusano
Also Starring in The Lion Standing in the Wind
· 10 more- Yoko Maki Takako Akishima
- Honoka Matsumoto Satoko Kojima (young)
- Ryohei Suzuki Taro Tagami
- Hajime Yamazaki Seiichi Akijima
- Ayako Fujitani Satoko Kojima
- Nick Reding White Doctor #1
- Toshihito Kokubo
- Junya Maki Koichiro Shimada (child)
- Patrick Oketch Afundi
- Jason Corder White Doctor #2
More from Takashi Miike
More films directed by Takashi Miike, best-rated first: Sham, Blade of the Immortal, 13 Assassins and First Love.
The Lion Standing in the Wind Plot Summary
What happens in The Lion Standing in the Wind from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Two young volunteer surgeons, Katsuhiko Aoki and Koichiro Shimada, travel from Japan to Kenya to assist Dr. Murakami at the Institute of Tropical Medicine and to help treat locals. Their first assignment takes them to Lokichogio for a month, where they perform surgery on child soldiers; the experience moves Koichiro so deeply that he asks to return, and he is soon joined by Wakako Kusano.
Koichiro had previously been in a relationship with Takako Akishima in Nagasaki, and he invited her to come with him to Africa, but she chose to stay with her family and eventually take over her father’s medical practice. Earlier in life, Koichiro struggled with a stutter in high school, a challenge he conquered after singing as a soloist in the school choir.
Full summary
The whole story of The Lion Standing in the Wind, scene by scene
The Lion Standing in the Wind Box Office
The Lion Standing in the Wind grossed $1.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.1M
- International
- $1.1M
How Well Do You Know The Lion Standing in the Wind?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What profession do the two main volunteers, Katsuhiko Aoki and Kōichirō Shimada, share?
The Lion Standing in the Wind Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Kaze ni Tatsu Lion” and “佇立於風中的獅子”.
- Also known as
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- Kaze ni Tatsu Lion
- 佇立於風中的獅子
- 바람에 맞선 사자
- Лев на ветру
- 迎风而立的狮子
- El león parado en el viento
- 仁醫，迎風而立
- 바람에 맞선 라이온
- Лев, который идет против ветра
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The Lion Standing in the Wind FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Lion Standing in the Wind, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Lion Standing in the Wind?
The Lion Standing in the Wind runs 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).
When was The Lion Standing in the Wind released?
The Lion Standing in the Wind was released on March 14, 2015.
Who directed The Lion Standing in the Wind?
The Lion Standing in the Wind was directed by Takashi Miike.
More films by Takashi Miike Who is in the cast of The Lion Standing in the Wind?
The Lion Standing in the Wind stars Takao Osawa as Koichiro Shimada, Masato Hagiwara as Katsuhiko Aoki and Renji Ishibashi as Masayuki Murakami, among 14 credited actors.
How much did The Lion Standing in the Wind make at the box office?
The Lion Standing in the Wind grossed $1.1 million worldwide.
Does The Lion Standing in the Wind have a post-credit scene?
No. The Lion Standing in the Wind has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Lion Standing in the Wind in?
The original language of The Lion Standing in the Wind is Japanese.
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