• 2011
  • 1h 54m
Postcard

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

  • 2011
  • 1h 54m

Postcard

Directed : Kaneto Shindô

Written : Kaneto Shindô

Stars : Etsushi Toyokawa Naomasa Musaka Akira Emoto Shinobu Ôtake

All cast & crew

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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

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

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

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Ichimai no hagaki (2010)
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