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.... (Full plot summary below)
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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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| User ReviewAaron CShindo's bucolic war melodrama paints a picture of suffering faced by the community, and women, in particular, as lives (and families) are sacrificed to the war effort. The dialogue between the widow and the serviceman was dramatic yet poignant, and probably reflects a lot of what was "politely" unsaid in japanese society. The triumph of hope and renewal amid utter devastation seemed almost a trite ending, but there are enough issues raised throughout the film to make it memorable. The local official brought in much needed hilarity to counter the sad tale. |
| User ReviewLulu LNot exceptional compared to many other Japanese war movies. You know the ending at the beginning, just keep waiting for it to happen. |
