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Snow Falling on Cedars
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Snow Falling on Cedars

1999-12-22 · 127 min · ★ 6.1

Drama · Romance

In the 1950s, a Japanese-American fisherman is suspected of killing his neighbour at sea. For Ishmael, a local reporter, the trial strikes a deep emotional chord when he finds his ex-lover is linked to the case. As he investigates the killing, he uncovers some startling clues that lead him to a shocking discovery.

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Directors
Scott Hicks
Production companies
Universal Pictures, The Kennedy/Marshall Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 35,000,000

Top Cast

Ethan HawkeEthan HawkeIshmael Chambers
Youki KudohYouki KudohHatsue Miyamoto
Reeve CarneyReeve CarneyYoung Ishmael Chambers
Anne SuzukiAnne SuzukiYoung Hatsue Imada
Rick YuneRick YuneKazuo Miyamoto
Max von SydowMax von SydowNels Gudmundsson
James RebhornJames RebhornAlvin Hooks
James CromwellJames CromwellJudge Fielding
Richard JenkinsRichard JenkinsSheriff Art Moran
Arija BareikisArija BareikisSusan Marie Heine
Eric ThalEric ThalCarl Heine Jr.
Celia WestonCelia WestonEtta Heine
Daniel von BargenDaniel von BargenCarl Heine Sr.
Akira TakayamaAkira TakayamaHisao Imada
АkoАkoFujiko Imada
Cary-Hiroyuki TagawaCary-Hiroyuki TagawaZenhichi Miyamoto
Zak OrthZak OrthDeputy Abel Martinson
Max WrightMax WrightHorace Whaley
Sam ShepardSam ShepardArthur Chambers
Caroline KavaCaroline KavaHelen Chambers

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