War ·Drama ·Romance · Japan · 2010 · 1h 54m

Postcard

一枚のハガキ

Postcard poster
Director
Kaneto Shindō
Cast
Etsushi Toyokawa as Keita Matsuyama Naomasa Musaka as Sadazo Morikawa Shinobu Otake as Tomoko Morikawa Akira Emoto as Yukichi Morikawa, the Father-in-Law Mitsuko Baisho as Chiyo Morikawa, the Mother-in-Law Masahiko Tsugawa as Riwemon, Matsuyama's Uncle
Crew
Yukio Watanabe — Editor Hikaru Hayashi — Original Music Composer Kaneto Shindō — Screenplay Jirô Shindô — Producer
Synopsis

Toward the end of World War II, middle-aged soldier Keita is entrusted with a postcard from a comrade who is sure he will die in battle. After the war ends, Keita visits his comrade's wife Yuko and bears witness to the tragic life she has led.

Mood & Themes
suicidepostcardwarshōwa era (1926-89)disheartening
Key Collaborators
Kaneto Shindō Director Yukio Watanabe Editor Hikaru Hayashi Original Music Composer Kaneto Shindō Screenplay Jirô Shindô Producer
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