Plot
Jiro dreams of flying and designing beautiful airplanes, inspired by the famous Italian aeronautical designer Caproni. Nearsighted from a young age and unable to be a pilot, Jiro joins a major Japanese engineering company in 1927 and becomes one of the world's most innovative and accomplished airplane designers. The film chronicles much of his life, depicting key historical events, including the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, the Great Depression, the tuberculosis epidemic and Japan's plunge into war. Jiro meets and falls in love with Nahoko, and grows and cherishes his friendship with his colleague Honjo.
Written by
Hayao Miyazaki
Directed by
Hayao Miyazaki
Crew
Production Countries
Japan
Production Companies
d-rights, Studio Ghibli, Toho, The Walt Disney Company Japan, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, dentsu, Nippon Television Network Corporation
Languages
Deutsch, Italiano, Français
Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 26 wins & 54 nominations total