Love Letter

Love Letter

Lost love lives on.

Directed by Shunji Iwai

Produced by Fuji Television Network, Herald Ace

1995117 min7.8 / 10

A tender, melancholic meditation on grief and connection across time, where a letter meant for the dead reaches an unexpected living namesake.

Hiroko attends the memorial service of her fiancé, Itsuki Fujii, who died in a mountain-climbing incident. Although Itsuki's mother says that their old house is gone, Hiroko records the address listed under his name in his yearbook and sends him a letter. Surprisingly, she receives a reply, and discovers it came from his old classmate, a girl who also happens to be called Itsuki Fujii.

Questions people ask

  • Is Love Letter sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is Love Letter violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Love Letter scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Love Letter easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Does Love Letter end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

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91/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Rarity81

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Surprise96

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Love95

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