The End of the Wind

A quiet, reflective period drama that unfolds slowly, inviting you to sit with an aging man's regrets and hard-won wisdom.

Created by

Shuhei Fujisawa

Starring

Junko Amagi, Kaoru Hirata, Kenichi Endo

Overview

A story about samurai from a clan in the Tohoku Region in the Edo Period. Matazaemon was born as a second son to humble parents and rises to a head retainer of the clan. At the age of 53, he suddenly feels the sign of aging and starts to consider his retirement. He looks back on his life in which he lost his four friends, including one who was killed by Matazaemon. Despite his success, he feels that his fame is vanity and finally finds the importance of human trust.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and tense. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Aging, memory, guilt, redemption

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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