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The Wind Rises

7.8/10

Rating

126 min

Runtime

2013

Release Year

Hayao Miyazaki

Director

Cast

Hideaki Anno, Hidetoshi Nishijima, Miori Takimoto, Masahiko Nishimura, Stephen Alpert

Quick Synopsis

Jiro Horikoshi, a Japanese engineer passionate about aviation from a young age, pursues his dream of designing aircraft. Throughout his career, he faces various challenges but ultimately plays a key role in developing the A-6M fighter plane used during World War II, reflecting both his dedication to flight and the complex times he lives in.

Detailed Synopsis of The Wind Rises

A lifelong love of flight inspires Japanese aviation engineer Jiro Horikoshi, whose storied career includes the creation of the A-6M World War II fighter plane.

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