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Love Letter

1953 · 98 min · Director: Kinuyo Tanaka

Love Letter (1953) is a romance drama, directed by Kinuyo Tanaka. It stars Masayuki Mori and Yoshiko Kuga. The 98-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.

What Love Letter Is About

Five years after the end of the Second World War, Reikichi, a repatriated veteran, translates love letters for Japanese women to American GIs, while searching for his lost love, Michiko.

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What is Love Letter about?

Five years after the end of the Second World War, Reikichi, a repatriated veteran, translates love letters for Japanese women to American GIs, while searching for his lost love, Michiko.

Where can I watch Love Letter?

Love Letter is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Love Letter?

Love Letter runs for 98 minutes (1h 38m).

When did Love Letter come out?

Love Letter was released in 1953.

Who directed Love Letter?

Love Letter was directed by Kinuyo Tanaka.

Who stars in Love Letter?

Love Letter stars Masayuki Mori, Yoshiko Kuga, Shizue Natsukawa, Jūkichi Uno.

What is Love Letter's rating?

Love Letter holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.

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