is a 2002 Japanese film directed by Takashi Koizumi. The film was adapted from the novel Amidadō Dayori written by Keishi Nagi. It stars Akira Terao. Letters from the Mountains was nominated for 13 awards at the 26th Japan Academy Film Prize.

The film depicts a couple moving from a big city to the countryside.

Letters from the Mountains

Cast

Akira Terao as Takao Ueda

Kanako Higuchi as Michiko Ueda

Takahiro Tamura as Shignaga Kōda

Kyōko Kagawa as Yone Kōda

Hisashi Igawa as Sukeyaku Ishino

Hidetaka Yoshioka as Doctor Nakamura

Manami Konishi as Sayuri Ishino

Tanie Kitabayashi as Oume

Honors

Japan Academy Film Prize

Won:Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Tanie Kitabayashi. Won:Newcomer of the Year - Manami Konishi.

Letters from the Mountains

Blue Ribbon Awards

Won:Best Newcomer - Manami Konishi.

Letters from the Mountains

Mainichi Film Awards

Won:Best Music - Takashi Kako.

References

External links

Letters from the Mountains at Asmic Ace

2002 films

2000s Japanese-language films

Films based on Japanese novels

2000s Japanese films