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FAMILY . 2003 . 1h 51m . 6.2/10

The Wind Carpet_

Japan and Iran are not in close relationship. More than 4 centuries ago, however, Persian carpets were used in the festival of Takayama, a historic city in mountainous area of Honsyu. A man planned to resume the carpet in the festival, and asked Kinue, a Persian carpet designer, to design it. Kinue's husband, Makoto, is a carpet importer. They send the design to Iran to weave the carpet. But just before Makoto goes to Iran to receive the carpet, Kinue dies of a traffic accident. A month before the festival, Makoto went to Isphahan, Iran, to receive the carpet. He brings his daughter Sakura, who does not open her heart after she lost her mother. To surprise, the carpet production has not even started. It will take 3 months from the start. For Makoto it means he betrays not only the festival planners but also his late wife.

Starring Miyu Yagyu, Farbod Ahmadjo, Reza Kianian
6.2/10
Rating
1h 51m
Runtime
2003
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Japan and Iran are not in close relationship. More than 4 centuries ago, however, Persian carpets were used in the festival of Takayama, a historic city in mountainous area of Honsyu. A man planned to resume the carpet in the festival, and asked Kinue, a Persian carpet designer, to design it. Kinue's husband, Makoto, is a carpet importer. They send the design to Iran to weave the carpet. But just before Makoto goes to Iran to receive the carpet, Kinue dies of a traffic accident. A month before the festival, Makoto went to Isphahan, Iran, to receive the carpet. He brings his daughter Sakura, who does not open her heart after she lost her mother. To surprise, the carpet production has not even started. It will take 3 months from the start. For Makoto it means he betrays not only the festival planners but also his late wife.

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Cast
Miyu Yagyu stars as Sakura Nagai in The Wind Carpet.
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Year context
The Wind Carpet was released 23 years ago in 2003.
Overview
Japan and Iran are not in close relationship. More than 4 centuries ago, however, Persian carpets were used in the festival of Takayama, a historic city in m...
The Wind Carpet is a Family, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 51m.

CAST (20)

Miyu Yagyu
Miyu Yagyu
Sakura Nagai
FA
Farbod Ahmadjo
Ruzbe
Reza Kianian
Reza Kianian
Acbal
Rentaro Mikuni
Rentaro Mikuni
Kinta Nakata
Youki Kudoh
Youki Kudoh
Kinue Nagai
Takaaki Enoki
Takaaki Enoki
Makoto Nagai
YM
Yuri Masuda
Sakura's Friend
FH
Fereydoon Heydari
Akbar's Aid
MK
Mohammadreza Khorshidi
Akbar's Aid
RN
Reza Nabavi
Akbar's Aid
FK
Fariba Kamran
Fariba
Hushang Harirchiyan
Hushang Harirchiyan
Morad Khan
Maryam Boubani
Maryam Boubani
Mahbadji
HG
Hossein Ghiabi
Morad Khan's Aid
Shirin Bina
Shirin Bina
Narges
AM
Abolghasem Moghadam
Shahgholam
MT
Mahdi Tarokh
Ruzbeh's father
DE
Djavad Ebrahimi
Hadji Mashalah
MH
Mahtab Harooni
Blind girl
AA
Abbas Ahmadi Motlagh
Clergy

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
111 min (1h 51m)
Country
IR, Japan
Rating
6.2/10 (6 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Wind Carpet about?
Japan and Iran are not in close relationship. More than 4 centuries ago, however, Persian carpets were used in the festival of Takayama, a historic city in mountainous area of Honsyu. A man planned to resume the carpet in the festival, and asked Kinue, a Persian carpet designer, to design it. Kinue's husband, Makoto, is a carpet importer. They send the design to Iran to weave the carpet. But just before Makoto goes to Iran to receive the carpet, Kinue dies of a traffic accident. A month before the festival, Makoto went to Isphahan, Iran, to receive the carpet. He brings his daughter Sakura, who does not open her heart after she lost her mother. To surprise, the carpet production has not even started. It will take 3 months from the start. For Makoto it means he betrays not only the festival planners but also his late wife.
How long is The Wind Carpet?
The Wind Carpet has a runtime of 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Who stars in The Wind Carpet?
The cast of The Wind Carpet includes Miyu Yagyu, Farbod Ahmadjo, Reza Kianian, Rentaro Mikuni, Youki Kudoh.
What is the rating of The Wind Carpet?
The Wind Carpet has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Family Drama
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