Some Divine Wind (1992)

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SOME DIVINE WIND - a rough translation referring to Japanese Kamikaze pilots (on 'God's wind') - is the story of Ben, an American-born young man of mixed parentage, whose father was part of a bombing mission that destroyed his Japanese mother's village and killed her entire family during World War II. Although his father discovers this horrible coincidence when he meets his wife after the war, he keeps this realization secret. Eventually his father has a breakdown, confessing his tragic story, forcing Ben to be torn between his love of his parents and internal feelings of betrayal by his own fervent efforts to assimilate.

Director: Roddy Bogawa
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 72 min
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Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Some Divine Wind about?
SOME DIVINE WIND - a rough translation referring to Japanese Kamikaze pilots (on 'God's wind') - is the story of Ben, an American-born young man of mixed parentage, whose father was part of a bombing mission that destroyed his Japanese mother's village and killed her entire family during World War II. Although his father discovers this horrible coincidence when he meets his wife after the war, he keeps this realization secret. Eventually his father has a breakdown, confessing his tragic story, forcing Ben to be torn between his love of his parents and internal feelings of betrayal by his own fervent efforts to assimilate.
Who directed Some Divine Wind?
Some Divine Wind was directed by Roddy Bogawa.
How long is Some Divine Wind?
Some Divine Wind has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
What genre is Some Divine Wind?
Some Divine Wind is a Drama film.
Where was Some Divine Wind produced?
Some Divine Wind was produced in United States of America.