Postcard
Oct 27 2010
•2h 54m
•War, Drama, Romance
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.
Cast
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Etsushi Toyokawa
Keita Matsuyama
Naomasa Musaka
Sadazo Morikawa
Shinobu Ôtake
Tomoko Morikawa
Akira Emoto
Yukichi Morikawa, the Father-in-Law
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