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.

Credits

Kaneto ShindōDirector

Etsushi ToyokawaKeita Matsuyama

Naomasa MusakaSadazo Morikawa

Shinobu ÔtakeTomoko Morikawa

Akira EmotoYukichi Morikawa, the Father-in-Law