Winds From Zero (2007)
On April 9, 2000, Suzuki Kyoko receives a phone call from the police. She learns that her 19-year-old son and his friend were killed by a drunk driver while walking along a bridge in Zama. Suzuki Kyoko lost her husband to cancer five years earlier and her world crashes down. The drunk driver was given the maximum sentence at the time 5 1/2 years. Suzuki Kyoko then spearheads a movement to increase the penalty for reckless driving. She also enrolls at Waseda University where her son died just a week after his entrance ceremony. Suzuki Kyoko also starts an exhibit to honor the victims of reckless driving.
Director: Toshi Shioya
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date: May 12, 2007
Cast
- Yoshiko Tanaka - Keiko Mogi
- Taiyo Sugiura - Zero Mogi
- Yoshihiko Hakamada - Junichi Nozaki
- Hitomi Sato - Mikiko Shinohara
- Daikichi Sugawara - Ryuichi Okano
- Hiroko Nakajima - Sakie Okano
Screenplay
- Itaru Era (Scenario Writer)
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Toshi Shioya
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Winds From Zero about?
- On April 9, 2000, Suzuki Kyoko receives a phone call from the police. She learns that her 19-year-old son and his friend were killed by a drunk driver while walking along a bridge in Zama. Suzuki Kyoko lost her husband to cancer five years earlier and her world crashes down. The drunk driver was given the maximum sentence at the time 5 1/2 years. Suzuki Kyoko then spearheads a movement to increase the penalty for reckless driving. She also enrolls at Waseda University where her son died just a week after his entrance ceremony. Suzuki Kyoko also starts an exhibit to honor the victims of reckless driving.
- Who directed Winds From Zero?
- Winds From Zero was directed by Toshi Shioya.
- Who stars in Winds From Zero?
- Winds From Zero stars Yoshiko Tanaka, Taiyo Sugiura, Yoshihiko Hakamada, Hitomi Sato, Daikichi Sugawara, Hiroko Nakajima.
- How long is Winds From Zero?
- Winds From Zero has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is Winds From Zero?
- Winds From Zero is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Winds From Zero produced?
- Winds From Zero was produced in Japan.