Like the Wind (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 1

Released in 2016, Like the Wind is a drama and animation film directed by Toshiyuki Honda, running about 40 minutes.
What it’s about. Sanpei is a boy beekeeper and the sole survivor of an accident that killed his entire family. Sanpei meets Chiyo, a girl who gets stung by a bee, and starts a new life in her village. Eventually, Sanpei cultivates the land that the villagers had abandoned, and then disappears. In the land now filled with flowers, Chiyo waits, believing Sanpei will return.
Who’s in it. Like the Wind stars Masako Nozawa as Sanpei, Yuuga Yoshino as Chuuji and Hana Takeda as Kamekichi.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Like the Wind has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Like the Wind page.
If you liked it. Fans of Like the Wind tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Like the Wind (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Like the Wind change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Like the Wind worth watching?
- Like the Wind holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Like the Wind?
- Like the Wind stars Masako Nozawa, Yuuga Yoshino and Hana Takeda.
- When was Like the Wind released?
- Like the Wind was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 40 minutes.
