The Letters
Originally released in 2006. The Letters is a drama film. directed by Jirō Shōno. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Takayuki Yamada, Erika Sawajiri, and Tetsuji Tamayama
Synopsis
How have you been? Takeshi's letter is delivered one each month to his younger brother, Naoki. Takeshi is serving a life term in prison for the crime that he had committed to save his brother. But the crime's aftereffect extends to Naoki, and, branded as a "murderer's brother," Naoki is deprived of his love, career and dream. His desperate situation gradually changes when he finds true love with Yumiko, who always stands by him. To protect the love that he has finally found, Naoki begins writing a letter to Takeshi... The touching story of a man who was powerless against his irreversible fate, but still tried to overcome it in the quest for his dream.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 3, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (15 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Nikkatsu Corporation
- AOI Pro.
- Mainichi Shimbun
- Stardust Pictures
- Rentrak Japan
- Tokyu Recreation
- Sony Music Entertainment
- GAGA Communications
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Letters about?
How have you been? Takeshi's letter is delivered one each month to his younger brother, Naoki. Takeshi is serving a life term in prison for the crime that he had committed to save his brother. But ...
Who directed The Letters?
The Letters was directed by Jirō Shōno.
How long is The Letters?
The Letters has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was The Letters released?
The Letters was released on November 3, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Letters?
The main cast of The Letters includes Takayuki Yamada, Erika Sawajiri, Tetsuji Tamayama, Kazue Fukiishi, Hiroyuki Onoue.