Snow Falling on Cedars(1999)
“First loves last forever.”
Overview
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.
Director
Scott Hicks
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$35M
Cast
Ethan Hawke
as Ishmael Chambers
Youki Kudoh
as Hatsue Miyamoto
Reeve Carney
as Young Ishmael Chambers
Anne Suzuki
as Young Hatsue Imada
Rick Yune
as Kazuo Miyamoto
Max von Sydow
as Nels Gudmundsson
James Rebhorn
as Alvin Hooks
James Cromwell
as Judge Fielding
Richard Jenkins
as Sheriff Art Moran
Arija Bareikis
as Susan Marie Heine
Eric Thal
as Carl Heine Jr.
Celia Weston
as Etta Heine
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1999
Runtime
2h 7m
Language
German
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$35M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • The Kennedy/Marshall Company
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What is Snow Falling on Cedars about?▼
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.
Who directed Snow Falling on Cedars?▼
Snow Falling on Cedars was directed by Scott Hicks and released in 1999. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Snow Falling on Cedars?▼
Snow Falling on Cedars has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
Who stars in Snow Falling on Cedars?▼
The cast of Snow Falling on Cedars includes Ethan Hawke as Ishmael Chambers, Youki Kudoh as Hatsue Miyamoto, Reeve Carney as Young Ishmael Chambers, Anne Suzuki as Young Hatsue Imada, Rick Yune as Kazuo Miyamoto and more.
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