The Wind Rises

Synopsis

Jirou Horikoshi pursues his dream of becoming an aircraft engineer despite physical limitations that threaten his ambitions. While traveling to Tokyo, he saves Naoko Satomi during the Great Kanto Earthquake, forming a bond that persists through decades of social upheaval. As Japan moves through periods of intense historical change and war, Jirou works to shape the skies through technical innovation. His personal journey and relationship with Naoko unfold against a backdrop of national…