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Like the Clouds, Like the Wind

1990·Movie
1h 19min
67
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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Ginga is a simple—yet energetic—country girl, living with her father far from the capital city of the empire in ancient China. When she learns of an opportunity to become a concubine of the young new Emperor, with the possibility of becoming his head wife in charge of all of the other wives, Ginga convinces her father to let her go. Once there, she meets all of the other potential head wives, each of whom have various reasons for being there. All of them must learn to read and write, learn the history of their country, and learn the proper mannerisms for being in the royal court. Ginga's enthusiasm tends to get her in trouble more often than not, but it works to her advantage when they learn that the former emperor's head wife, who is not the mother of the current emperor, is plotting treachery against the new emperor, and that a rebellion is headed toward the capital.
Historical AnimeComing-of-AgePolitical IntrigueStrong Female LeadAncient ChinaHopefulCharacter-DrivenFamilyInnocence

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Where can I stream Like the Clouds, Like the Wind legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Like the Clouds, Like the Wind worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Like the Clouds, Like the Wind?

1 h 19 min

Like the Clouds, Like the Wind runs 1 h 19 min.

What language is Like the Clouds, Like the Wind in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.