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A Letter from Kyoto
Out of sight, out of mind, but not from heart.
2023·1h 42m·★ 8.0
Korean original
Hwa-ja has been raising three daughters alone in Busan after her husband passed away. One day, the second daughter Hye-young comes back to Busan after having continuous setbacks in Seoul. While spending time with her mom, she accidently sees a letter written in Japanese, which triggers her curiosity. She starts to ask Hwa-ja about her past life and gets to know new stories of her mother that she had never heard of.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A focused choice when you want a story with a clear identity and enough detail to make the choice feel intentional.
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Who it is for
A good fit when you already know the general kind of movie you want and want a little more context before pressing play.
Commitment
Standard sit-down · 1h 42m
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