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I Want to Hear the Wind's Song

1998·Movie
2h 41min
100
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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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A heartwarming, based-on-true-story of how a hearing-impaired couple, Masahiro and Namiko, knew each other, got married and began participating in the Triathlon. The story is told in flashbacks as Namiko awaits childbirth.
Hearing-Impaired CoupleTriathlonTrue StoryInspirationalJapanese CinemaFamily DynamicsRomanceHeartwarming

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Is I Want to Hear the Wind's Song worth watching?

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is I Want to Hear the Wind's Song?

2 h 41 min

I Want to Hear the Wind's Song runs 2 h 41 min.

Is I Want to Hear the Wind's Song based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is I Want to Hear the Wind's Song in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.