Postcard
Ichimai no hagaki
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.
Direction
Screenplay
Cast
Etsushi Toyokawa
Keita Matsuyama
Shinobu Ôtake
Tomoko Morikawa
Naomasa Musaka
Sadazo Morikawa
Akira Emoto
Yukichi Morikawa, the Father-in-Law
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Mitsuko Baishō
Chiyo Morikawa, the Mother-in-Law
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Yasuhito Ohchi
Sanpei Morikawa
Ren Ôsugi
Kichigoro Izumiya
Maiko Kawakami
Mie Matsuyama
Masahiko Tsugawa
Riwemon, Matsuyama's Uncle
Moeko Ezawa
Matsuyama's Aunt
Hikaru Hayashi
Composer
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Masahiko Hayashi
Cinematographer