Postcard

Overview

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.

Directed by Kaneto Shindō

Top cast

Etsushi Toyokawa

Keita Matsuyama

Naomasa Musaka

Sadazo Morikawa

Shinobu Otake

Tomoko Morikawa

Akira Emoto

Yukichi Morikawa, the Father-in-Law

Mitsuko Baisho

Chiyo Morikawa, the Mother-in-Law

Masahiko Tsugawa

Riwemon, Matsuyama's Uncle

Ren Osugi

Kichigoro Izumiya

Yasuhito Ohchi

Maiko Kawakami

Moeko Ezawa

Houka Kinoshita

Tokuko Watanabe

Akaji Maro

Monk

Dai Watanabe

Details