Where the Wind Blows (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2023, Where the Wind Blows is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Philip Yung, running about 144 minutes. “The most momentous but unacknowledged chapter in the past thirty years of Hong Kong's history” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The decades spanning story of two very different policemen who rise to power in Hong Kong during British rule, and end up at odds with both organised crime groups and the anti-corruption unit vowing to bring them down.
Who’s in it. Where the Wind Blows stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Nam Kong, Aaron Kwok as Lui Lok, Patrick Tam as Yim Hung and Michael Chow Man-Kin as Fat Bee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Where the Wind Blows has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Where the Wind Blows page.
If you liked it. Fans of Where the Wind Blows tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Where the Wind Blows (2023)?
- In GB, Where the Wind Blows is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Where the Wind Blows worth watching?
- Where the Wind Blows holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Where the Wind Blows?
- Where the Wind Blows stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Aaron Kwok, Patrick Tam, Michael Chow Man-Kin and Lam Yiu-Sing.