Love Letter is a Japanese romantic drama film directed by Shunji Iwai. The film focuses on the story of two women, Hiroko and Itsuki, who live in different parts of Japan. Hiroko finds a letter that her deceased fiancé, Itsuki, once wrote to another woman named Itsuki Fujii. Intrigued by the coincidence of their shared name, Hiroko writes a letter to the other Itsuki in the hopes of discovering more about the man they both loved.
As they exchange letters, Hiroko and Itsuki Fujii begin to bond over their memories of the man they both loved. Through their correspondence, they discover new details about their relationship with the deceased man, including how he was secretly involved with both of them at the same time.
The letters also reveal the women's personal struggles and how they have been coping with the loss of their loved one. Hiroko deals with her grief by traveling to Itsuki's hometown and visiting sites that were important to him while Itsuki Fujii struggles with her own life choices and finding a purpose for her future.
Love Letter explores themes of love, loss, and the power of communication. It is a touching film that shows how letters can bridge the gap between time and distance and bring people together in unexpected ways.
