風が強く吹いている (2009): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2009, 風が強く吹いている is a drama film directed by Sumio Ōmori, running about 133 minutes.

What it’s about. Haiji was an elite runner, but has not competed due to a past injury. He then meets fellow elite runner Kakeru who also left running, but caused by a dispute. Their meeting inspires both young men to run again, with Haiji choosing the fabled "Hakone Ekiden" (long distance relay race). The race requires a 10 member team so Haiji and Kakeru recruits 8 others (some of whom have never even run before). Within this unlikely group of runners a bond is formed through their training and a belief that they can accomplish the impossible.

Who’s in it. 風が強く吹いている stars Keisuke Koide as Haiji Kiyose, Kento Hayashi as Kakeru Kurahara, Yuichi Nakamura as Akane Kashiwazaki / Prince and Yôsuke Kawamura as Akihiro Hirata / Niko, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, 風が強く吹いている has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 風が強く吹いている page.

If you liked it. Fans of 風が強く吹いている tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.