Postcard (2010): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Postcard is a 2010 war drama directed by Kaneto Shindô, starring Etsushi Toyokawa as Keita Matsuyama, Shinobu Ôtake and Naomasa Musaka. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $37,696 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Kaneto Shindô
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Kindai Eiga Kyokai
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Postcard About?
The premise of Postcard without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the waning months of World War II, seasoned soldier Keita is given a postcard by a fellow infantryman who believes he will not survive the front. When the war finally ends, Keita seeks out the fallen soldier’s widow, Yuko, and discovers the heartbreaking hardships and lingering sorrow that have defined her life since his loss.
Postcard Cast & Characters
Etsushi Toyokawa leads the cast as Keita Matsuyama, with Shinobu Ôtake as Tomoko Morikawa and Naomasa Musaka as Sadazo Morikawa. Directed by Kaneto Shindô; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kaneto Shindô
- Etsushi Toyokawa as Keita Matsuyama
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Shinobu Ôtake as Tomoko Morikawa - Naomasa Musaka as Sadazo Morikawa
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Akira Emoto as Yukichi Morikawa, the Father-in-Law
Also Starring in Postcard
· 10 more- Mitsuko Baisho Chiyo Morikawa, the Mother-in-Law
- Maiko Kawakami
- Ren Osugi Kichigoro Izumiya
- Moeko Ezawa
- Akaji Maro Monk
- Masahiko Tsugawa Riwemon, Matsuyama's Uncle
- Houka Kinoshita
- Tokuko Watanabe
- Dai Watanabe
- Yasuhito Ohchi
More from Kaneto Shindô
More films directed by Kaneto Shindô, best-rated first: Children of Hiroshima, Kuroneko (1968), Owl and Will to Live.
Postcard Plot Summary
What happens in Postcard from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Near the end of the Pacific War, Sadazo Morikawa [Naomasa Musaka] is one of a hundred overaged conscripts assigned to cleaning duty aboard the navy. When the shift ends, a lottery selects the next tasks, and Sadazo is sent to the Philippines, fearing he may not survive. He entrusts a comrade, Matsuyama [Etsushi Toyokawa], with delivering a postcard to his wife, Tomoko [Shinobu Ôtake], to tell her he received it before he died. This quiet plea threads through a life shaped by duty, fear, and the slow erosion of hope.
Full summary
The whole story of Postcard, scene by scene
Postcard Box Office
Postcard grossed $37,696 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$37.7K
- International
- $37.7K
How Well Do You Know Postcard?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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When a lottery selects the next tasks after Sadazo's cleaning shift aboard the navy, where is he sent?
Postcard Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Ichimai no hagaki” and “Открытка”.
- Also known as
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- Ichimai no hagaki
- Открытка
- 한장의 엽서
- 一封明信片
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Postcard FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Postcard, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Postcard?
Postcard runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Postcard released?
Postcard was released on October 27, 2010.
Who directed Postcard?
Postcard was directed by Kaneto Shindô.
More films by Kaneto Shindô Who is in the cast of Postcard?
Postcard stars Etsushi Toyokawa as Keita Matsuyama, Shinobu Ôtake as Tomoko Morikawa and Naomasa Musaka as Sadazo Morikawa, among 14 credited actors.
How much did Postcard make at the box office?
Postcard grossed $37,696 worldwide.
Does Postcard have a post-credit scene?
No. Postcard has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Postcard in?
The original language of Postcard is Japanese.
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