The Winds of God (2005)

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Two Osaka comedians, Makoto (Tomomitsu Yamaguchi) and Kinta (Go Morita), are riding bicycles in Tokyo when they're hit by a dump truck. They regain consciousness in 1945, but not of their own bodies. Somehow, their souls have been transported into the bodies of two tokkotai (special forces, or "kamikaze") pilots. Having grown up in a peaceful, carefree Japan, the two comedians experience severe disorientation at having to suddenly deal with the realities of war. They attempt to escape their squadron, knowing that Japan will eventually lose the war, but are nevertheless moved by the young men they meet, all of whom have very different opinions about their fate and the responsibilities that have been placed upon them.

Director: Shiro Nakayama
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 94 min
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Music: Kazunori Maruyama
Production: TV Asahi
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Shiro Nakayama
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Winds of God about?
Two Osaka comedians, Makoto (Tomomitsu Yamaguchi) and Kinta (Go Morita), are riding bicycles in Tokyo when they're hit by a dump truck. They regain consciousness in 1945, but not of their own bodies. Somehow, their souls have been transported into the bodies of two tokkotai (special forces, or "kamikaze") pilots. Having grown up in a peaceful, carefree Japan, the two comedians experience severe disorientation at having to suddenly deal with the realities of war. They attempt to escape their squadron, knowing that Japan will eventually lose the war, but are nevertheless moved by the young men they meet, all of whom have very different opinions about their fate and the responsibilities that have been placed upon them.
Who directed The Winds of God?
The Winds of God was directed by Shiro Nakayama.
Who stars in The Winds of God?
The Winds of God stars Erika Sawajiri, Tomomitsu Yamaguchi, Go Morita, Shirō Itō, Miho Konishi, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi.
How long is The Winds of God?
The Winds of God has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is The Winds of God?
The Winds of God is a Drama film.
Where was The Winds of God produced?
The Winds of God was produced in Japan.