Letter from the Mountain (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 8.4
Released in 2002, Letter from the Mountain is a drama film directed by Takashi Koizumi, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. As the film begins, Takao (Akira Terao) and Michiko (Kanako Higuchi) have already pulled up their Tokyo roots and moved to a village that is Takao's ancestral home. They visit a thatched cottage that serves as a memorial shrine (amidado) for the village dead and chat with the attendant, the spry 96-year-old Oume (Tanie Kitabayashi). Together they admire the view -- from an inspiring distance. Oume, it turns out, is a kind of sage, whose thoughts and observations are a popular feature in a column in a local newsletter. Her amanuensis is a mute, sweetly smiling young woman named Sayuri (Manami Konishi), who is as devoted to Oume as Oume is to the souls of her beloved dead.
Who’s in it. Letter from the Mountain stars Akira Terao as Takao Ueda, Kanako Higuchi as Michiko Ueda, Hisashi Igawa as Sayuri's father and Tanie Kitabayashi as Oume, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, Letter from the Mountain sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Letter from the Mountain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Letter from the Mountain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Letter from the Mountain (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Letter from the Mountain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Letter from the Mountain worth watching?
- Letter from the Mountain holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Letter from the Mountain?
- Letter from the Mountain stars Akira Terao, Kanako Higuchi, Hisashi Igawa, Tanie Kitabayashi and Manami Konishi.
- When was Letter from the Mountain released?
- Letter from the Mountain was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.