Like the Clouds, Like the Wind (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1990, Like the Clouds, Like the Wind is a comedy, animation, romance and history film directed by Hisayuki Toriumi, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. Ginga is a simple—yet energetic—country girl, living with her father far from the capital city of the empire in ancient China. When she learns of an opportunity to become a concubine of the young new Emperor, with the possibility of becoming his head wife in charge of all of the other wives, Ginga convinces her father to let her go. Once there, she meets all of the other potential head wives, each of whom have various reasons for being there. All of them must learn to read and write, learn the history of their country, and learn the proper mannerisms for being in the royal court. Ginga's enthusiasm tends to get her in trouble more often than not, but it works to her advantage when they learn that the former emperor's head wife, who is not the mother of the current emperor, is plotting treachery against the new emperor, and that a rebellion is headed toward the capital.
Who’s in it. Like the Clouds, Like the Wind stars Ryoko Sano as Ginga, Atsuko Takahata as Tamyuun, Ikuko Tani as Queen Mother Kotu and Yosuke Akimoto as Eno, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Like the Clouds, Like 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 Like the Clouds, Like the Wind page.
If you liked it. Fans of Like the Clouds, Like the Wind tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Like the Clouds, Like the Wind (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Like the Clouds, Like the Wind change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Like the Clouds, Like the Wind worth watching?
- Like the Clouds, Like the Wind holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, animation, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Like the Clouds, Like the Wind?
- Like the Clouds, Like the Wind stars Ryoko Sano, Atsuko Takahata, Ikuko Tani, Yosuke Akimoto and Nobuaki Fukuda.
- When was Like the Clouds, Like the Wind released?
- Like the Clouds, Like the Wind was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.