
Kaneto Shindô
Director


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.
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Kaneto Shindô
Director

Etsushi Toyokawa
Keita Matsuyama

Shinobu Ôtake
Tomoko Morikawa

Naomasa Musaka
Sadazo Morikawa

Akira Emoto
Yukichi Morikawa, the Father-in-Law

Mitsuko Baishô
Chiyo Morikawa, the Mother-in-Law

Ren Ôsugi
Kichigoro Izumiya

Masahiko Tsugawa
Riwemon, Matsuyama's Uncle

Hôka Kinoshita
Soldier A
Dai Watanabe
Officer

Akaji Maro
Monk
Yasuhiro Ohara
Soldier B
Moeko Ezawa
Matsuyama's Aunt
Yasuhito Ohchi
Sanpei Morikawa

Maiko Kawakami
Mie Matsuyama
Tamayo
Stripper

Kaneto Shindô
Writer