手紙 (2006): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
2006 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2006, 手紙 is a drama film directed by Jirō Shōno, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. 手紙 stars Takayuki Yamada as Naotaka Takeshima, Erika Sawajiri as Yumiko Shirai, Tetsuji Tamayama as Takashi Takeshima and Kazue Fukiishi as Asami Nakajo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, 手紙 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 手紙 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 手紙 tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch 手紙 (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 手紙 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 手紙 worth watching?
- 手紙 holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 手紙?
- 手紙 stars Takayuki Yamada, Erika Sawajiri, Tetsuji Tamayama, Kazue Fukiishi and Hiroyuki Onoue.
- When was 手紙 released?
- 手紙 was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.