The Exchange Letter movie poster

The Exchange Letter

September 30, 2016 1h 39m

Originally released in 2016. The Exchange Letter is a mystery film. directed by Gō Shichitaka.

Starring Nao Matsushita, Hayato Ichihara, and Aki Asakura

Synopsis

Mariko Okano’s boyfriend Junichi Nagata leaves suddenly to become a volunteer teacher in a remote country. Mariko and Junichi’s families are both left wondering why he departed so quickly, without discussing his plans with them first. The next day, a woman’s charred body is discovered in a warehouse. The woman turns out to be Ayako Oshima, the mother of a student who was suspected of arson in a warehouse blaze 15 years ago. Oddly, Mariko had been trapped in that warehouse fire with another student, but was saved by Junichi. However, the other student died in the blaze. Soon after, Mariko receives a letter from Junichi, in which he confesses to a crime Mariko was not aware of. Are the two fires related? And what was the crime Junichi confessed to?

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 30, 2016 9 years ago
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Runtime 1h 39m 99 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • FINE Entertainment
  • TBS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Exchange Letter about?

Mariko Okano’s boyfriend Junichi Nagata leaves suddenly to become a volunteer teacher in a remote country. Mariko and Junichi’s families are both left wondering why he departed so quickly, with...

Who directed The Exchange Letter?

The Exchange Letter was directed by Gō Shichitaka.

How long is The Exchange Letter?

The Exchange Letter has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).

When was The Exchange Letter released?

The Exchange Letter was released on September 30, 2016 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Exchange Letter?

The main cast of The Exchange Letter includes Nao Matsushita, Hayato Ichihara, Aki Asakura, Yuki Morinaga, Suzunosuke Tanaka.