Postcard

IMDb link: 1641397
IMDb rating: 7 (295 votes)
Genres: Drama, War, Romance
Director: Kaneto Shindo
Cast: Etsushi Toyokawa, Akira Emoto, Shinobu Otake, Naomasa Musaka and others

Release date: 6 Aug 2011
Release year: 2010
Runtime: 114 minutes
Country: Japan
Keywords: passionate kiss, suicide attempt, one word title, bloody face, exotic dancer, rural setting, sex scene, suicide, letter, love

Plot:

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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