It is only at their sister's and mother's funeral when a woman meets her niece after many years. The niece is now a grown girl. The sister takes on the task of informing the deceased's friends of the death while the daughter cannot bring herself to symbolically accept the demise of her mother. In the midst of all this an old flame messages the sister to say he is still in love with her, but is he messaging the living sister or the dead one?
Status
Released
Original Language
JA
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Release Date
January 17, 2020
Popularity
1
Director
Shunji Iwai
Writer
Shunji Iwai
Producer
Shinnosuke Usui
Producer
Genki Kawamura
Where to Watch
Cast
Takako Matsu
Yuri Kishibeno
Masaharu Fukuyama
Kyoshiro Otosaka
Suzu Hirose
Ayumi / Young Misaki
Ryunosuke Kamiki
Young Kyoshiro
Nana Mori
Fuka / Young Yuri
Miho Nakayama
Skae
Etsushi Toyokawa
Ato
Hideaki Anno
Yuri's Husband
Hitoshi Komuro
Shozo Hatoba
Keiko Mizukoshi
Akiko Kishibeno
Keiichi Suzuki
Kokichi Tono
Midori Kiuchi
Junko Tono
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Reviews
Alunauwie
Last Letter, adapted from Shunji Iwai’s own novel, is a beautifully crafted romantic drama that explores love, loss, and memory through heartfelt letters and nostalgic reflections. The film features emotional performances—especially from Suzu Hirose—and uses a soft summer palette and poetic narration to immerse viewers in a sense of quiet longing. With its emotionally resonant ending and touching character journeys, Last Letter is a must-watch for fans of deep, cinematic drama that lingers in the heart. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)
