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.
as Keita Matsuyama
as Sadazo Morikawa
as Tomoko Morikawa
as Yukichi Morikawa, the Father-in-Law
as Chiyo Morikawa, the Mother-in-Law
as Riwemon, Matsuyama's Uncle
as Kichigoro Izumiya
as Monk