The Crying Wind (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2004, The Crying Wind is a drama film directed by Yōichi Higashi, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Seikichi, makes his living fishing from a small boat off the coast of Okinawa. He and his 12-year-old grandson Akira live in a small, tree-lined village in the northern part of the island which is surrounded by a white-sand beach and plots of pine and flowering bushes. On the cliff that skirts the shore sits an open-air burial ground containing the skull of a kamikaze pilot who was shot down during the last days of World War II. When the wind blows through the bullet hole in the skull, it produces a whistling sound. The locals call it the "Crying Head."
Who’s in it. The Crying Wind stars Muneo Uema as Seikichi Toma, Haruko Katō as Shiho Fujino, Miho Tsumiki as Kazue Shimazaki and Ken Mitsuishi as Hisaki Shimazaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Crying Wind 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 The Crying Wind page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Crying Wind tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Crying Wind (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Crying Wind change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Crying Wind worth watching?
- The Crying Wind holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Crying Wind?
- The Crying Wind stars Muneo Uema, Haruko Katō, Miho Tsumiki, Ken Mitsuishi and Saburo Kitamura.
- When was The Crying Wind released?
- The Crying Wind was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.