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J‑Film Series Presented by the JICC, Embassy of Japan and the Japan Commerce Association of Washington, D.C. Postcard Wednesday, August 19, 6:30 p.m. Never miss another event! © 2011 "Postcard" Kindai Eiga Kyokai/Watanabe Shoji/Plandas | 2011 | 114 min | Not Rated | In Japanese with English subtitles | Directed by Kaneto Shindo Our Location: The final film from director Kaneto Shindo and based on JICC, Embassy of Japan his wartime experiences. 1150 18th St, NW Suite 100 Towards the end of the war a soldier, Sadazo, is Washington, DC 20036 selected by lottery for duty on the frontlines. Believing this assignment will mean his certain death he entrusts a fellow soldier, Keita (Etsushi Toyokawa) with a postcard from Sadazoʹs wife, Tomoko (Shinobu Otake). He instructs Keita to find his wife and tell her that he received the letter before he died. Meanwhile, Tomoko, who remains at home, struggles to maintain the house, farm, and the care of Sadazoʹs p arents. When the war ends, Keita finds Tomoko and learns of the many hardships that she had to endure. The film follows the fates of both Keita and Tomoko as they struggle through the tragedy and heartbreak wrought by war. Driving directions Winner of: Special Jury Prize (Tokyo International Film Festival, 2010), Best Screenplay & Best Film Score (Mainichi Film Concours, 2011), Best Film (Kinema Junpo Awards, 2011). Nominated for: Best Film (Asian Film Awards, 2012), Best Director (Japanese Academy Awards, 2012), Tokyo Grand Prix (Tokyo International Film Festival, 2010). Submitted for consideration for Best Foreign Language Film in the 84th Academy Awards. Register Now! This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please note that seating is limited and registration does not guarantee guests a seat. Registered guests will be seated on a first come, first served basis. Please contact us at [email protected] in the event of cancellation. Doors open at 6:00 pm. No admission or re‑entry after 7:00 pm. Forward email This email was sent to [email protected] by [email protected] | Update Profile/Email Address | Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. JICC, Embassy of Japan | 1150 18th St., NW | Suite 100 | Washington | DC | 20036 http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=hp8rsebab&v=0015rqrTrc4AjtinaGmqL8HduXEZmNBFcwT9WbkjyHNJFF2_Watp-R06EfnrnFFWOYEFvhj1_… 3/3.

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