
The Wind Rises
We must live.
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki
Produced by Studio Ghibli, Nippon Television Network Corporation
A lyrical, melancholic meditation on passion, mortality, and the bittersweet cost of artistic ambition set against Japan's turbulent early 20th century.
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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Is The Wind Rises sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Is The Wind Rises one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 91% of films.
Is The Wind Rises scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is The Wind Rises easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Is The Wind Rises violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Does The Wind Rises end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
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