Haiji was an elite runner, but has not competed due to a past injury. He then meets fellow elite runner Kakeru who also left running, but caused by a dispute. Their meeting inspires both young men to run again, with Haiji choosing the fabled "Hakone Ekiden" (long distance relay race). The race requires a 10 member team so Haiji and Kakeru recruits 8 others (some of whom have never even run before). Within this unlikely group of runners a bond is formed through their training and a belief that they can accomplish the impossible.
Release Date | October 30, 2009 | |
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Status | Released | |
Original Title | 風が強く吹いている | |
Runtime | 2h 13min | |
Budget | — | |
Revenue | — | |
Language | Japanese | |
Original Language | Japanese | |
Production Countries | Japan | |
Production Companies | Shochiku |