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.
| role | name |
|---|---|
| Keita Matsuyama | Etsushi Toyokawa |
| Tomoko Morikawa | Shinobu Ôtake |
| Sadazo Morikawa | Naomasa Musaka |
| Yukichi Morikawa, the Father-in-Law | Akira Emoto |
| Chiyo Morikawa, the Mother-in-Law | Mitsuko Baishô |
| Sanpei Morikawa | Yasuhito Ohchi |
| Kichigoro Izumiya | Ren Ôsugi |
| Mie Matsuyama | Maiko Kawakami |
| Riwemon, Matsuyama's Uncle | Masahiko Tsugawa |
| Matsuyama's Aunt | Moeko Ezawa |
| role | name |
|---|---|
| Director | Kaneto Shindô |
| Producer | Jirô Shindô |
| Composer | Hikaru Hayashi |
| Editor | Yukio Watanabe |
