Feel the Wind (2009)

overview : 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 : Oct 30, 2009

Runtime : 2h 13m

Genre : Drama  

Companies : Shochiku

Countries : Japan

Keywords : friendship, based on novel or book, sports, competition, track and field