The Wind Rises

Storyline

Kaze tachinu 2013

The Wind Rises is a 2013 film directed and written by the Japanese master of animation, Hayao Miyazaki. The film has received an incredible rating of 7.9 out of 10 on IMDB and has been nominated for the best animated drama film. It focuses on the story of Jiro, a man with a great passion for airplanes and dreams of becoming an aircraft designer. Despite facing challenges, he is determined to achieve his goal of becoming the most renowned expert in the field. However, he faces competition from Carponi, the current leading expert in aircraft design. Jiro, who has had vision problems since childhood, eventually lands a job at a prominent company’s aircraft division in the 1930s. Recognizing his talent, the company allows him to work on original designs. As World War II approaches, Jiro’s life takes a dramatic turn.

Genre:
Animation, Biography, Drama
Year:
2013
Country:
Japan
IMDB:
7.8 - tt2013293
Duration:
Content Rating:
PG-13
Director:
Hayao Miyazaki
Stars:
Hideaki Anno, Hidetoshi Nishijima, Miori Takimoto