Summary 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. This year's Oscar entry from Japan finds SHINDO in top form and his 49th and reportedly last film as fresh and poignant as ever. View more details
Directed : Kaneto Shindô
Written : Kaneto Shindô
Stars : Etsushi Toyokawa Naomasa Musaka Akira Emoto Shinobu Ôtake
Genres : Drama Romance War
Release date : Aug 5, 2011
Countries of origin : Japan
Official sites : Official site
Language : Japanese
Filming locations : Tokyo, Japan
Production companies : Kindai Eiga Kyokai
Summary 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. This year's Oscar entry from Japan finds SHINDO in top form and his 49th and reportedly last film as fresh and poignant as ever. View more details
Genres : Drama Romance War
Release date : Aug 5, 2011
Countries of origin : Japan
Official sites : Official site
Language : Japanese
Filming locations : Tokyo, Japan
Production companies : Kindai Eiga Kyokai
