Top Cast
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Etsushi Toyokawa
Keita Matsuyama
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Naomasa Musaka
Sadazo Morikawa
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Shinobu Otake
Tomoko Morikawa
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Akira Emoto
Yukichi Morikawa, the Father-in-Law
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Mitsuko Baisho
Chiyo Morikawa, the Mother-in-Law
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Masahiko Tsugawa
Riwemon, Matsuyama's Uncle
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Ren Osugi
Kichigoro Izumiya
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Yasuhito Ohchi
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Maiko Kawakami
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.
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