Love Letter
1953, Japanese. Directed by Kinuyo Tanaka.
Five years after the end of the Second World War, Reikichi, a repatriated veteran, translates love letters for Japanese women to American GIs, while searching for his lost love, Michiko.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Love Letter is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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- Released
- 13 December 1953
- Original title
- 恋文
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Keisuke Kinoshita
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What Love Letter is based on
Love Letter is adapted from a novel.
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Love Letter: quick answers
Is Love Letter worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Love Letter?
Love Letter runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Love Letter have a post-credits scene?
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Love Letter parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Love Letter on?
Love Letter is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Love Letter?
If you liked Love Letter, try Radiance, Not Easily Broken, The Secret: Dare to Dream.
Who directed Love Letter?
Love Letter (1953) was directed by Kinuyo Tanaka and stars Masayuki Mori, Yoshiko Kuga, Shizue Natsukawa.
What is Love Letter based on?
Love Letter is adapted from a novel.