A Wind Named Amnesia

A Wind Named Amnesia

Directed by Kazuo Yamazaki

Produced by Japan Home Video, Madhouse

199080 min5.9 / 10

A contemplative post-apocalyptic journey exploring identity and meaning in a world stripped of memory and civilization.

A wind has swept the Earth taking all the memories from everyone. No one knows who they are, how to speak, or how to use the tools of modern civilization. Two years later, a young man who has been re-educated travels across America on a mysterious journey.

Questions people ask

  • Is A Wind Named Amnesia sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is A Wind Named Amnesia violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is A Wind Named Amnesia scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is A Wind Named Amnesia easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does A Wind Named Amnesia end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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35/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Rarity90

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Surprise14

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love20

How much audiences actually like it

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