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The Lion Standing in the Wind (2015)

Kaze ni tatsu raion (original title)
| Drama | 14 March 2015 (Japan)
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The story of Dr. Koichiro, who moves from Japan to Kenya to volunteer as a doctor for child soldiers.

Director:

Takashi Miike

Writers:

Masashi Sada (based on the novel by), Hiroshi Saitô | 1 more credit »

Stars:

Ayako Fujitani, Satomi Ishihara, Ryôhei Suzuki | See full cast & crew »
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Credited cast:
Ayako Fujitani
Satomi Ishihara
Ryôhei Suzuki
Yôko Maki Yôko Maki
Takao Ohsawa
Renji Ishibashi
Masato Hagiwara Masato Hagiwara
Hajime Yamazaki
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The story of Dr. Koichiro, who moves from Japan to Kenya to volunteer as a doctor for child soldiers.

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Country:

Japan

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Japanese | English

Release Date:

14 March 2015 (Japan) See more »

Also Known As:

Kaze ni tatsu Lion See more »

Filming Locations:

Nagoya, Aichi, Japan See more »

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Ax-On, Chukyo TV Broadcasting Company (CTV), Core International Co. See more »
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