Portrait of the Wind (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2005, Portrait of the Wind is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Taro Hyugaji, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Portrait of the Wind centers on Tamio Murase, a world-traveling photographer who came home to take over the family business after his father’s fatal heart attack. One day at the family photo studio, he finds a kindred spirit in Ayako and the requisite sparks fly between them. The initial portions of the film deal with their budding romance, and it isn’t long before the two become a serious couple, and Ayako is pregnant with Tamio’s child.
Who’s in it. Portrait of the Wind stars Tadanobu Asano, Erika Oda, Chizuru Ikewaki and Teppei Koike, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Portrait of the 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 Portrait of the Wind page.
If you liked it. Fans of Portrait of the Wind tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Portrait of the Wind (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Portrait of the Wind change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Portrait of the Wind worth watching?
- Portrait of the Wind holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Portrait of the Wind?
- Portrait of the Wind stars Tadanobu Asano, Erika Oda, Chizuru Ikewaki, Teppei Koike and Teruyuki Kagawa.
- When was Portrait of the Wind released?
- Portrait of the Wind was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.