A Letter from Kyoto
교토에서 온 편지
“Out of sight, out of mind, but not from heart.”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Korean Film Festival Frankfurt
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Min-ju
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim Min-ju
- Original Score
- Kwun Hyun-jeong
- Original Title
- 교토에서 온 편지
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Korean Academy of Film Arts, Pancinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Min-ju
Kim Min-ju
Kwun Hyun-jeong
Kim Seon-hyeong
Kim Min-ju
Joh Keun-shik, Na Kyeong-chan
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Min-ju
Director
Kim Min-ju
Writer
Kim Min-ju
Editor
Kim Seon-hyeong
Director of Photography
Lim Song-ju
Costume Design
Joh Keun-shik
Producer
Na Kyeong-chan
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Letter from Kyoto
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Letter from Kyoto about?
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.
Who directed A Letter from Kyoto?
A Letter from Kyoto was directed by Kim Min-ju.
Who stars in A Letter from Kyoto?
The principal cast of A Letter from Kyoto includes Han Seon-hwa, Cha Mi-kyung, Han Chae-a, Song Ji-hyun, Go Jae-hyun.
When was A Letter from Kyoto released and how long is it?
A Letter from Kyoto was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for A Letter from Kyoto?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Letter from Kyoto was composed by Kwun Hyun-jeong.