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Snow Falling on Cedars

PG-1319992h 7mScott Hicks
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 39% · Metacritic 44

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"First loves last forever."

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.

DramaRomance
JournalistWifeFishermanBiasTrialJapanese American1950s

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Frequently asked questions

What is Snow Falling on Cedars (1999) 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 stars in Snow Falling on Cedars?

Snow Falling on Cedars stars Ethan Hawke (Ishmael Chambers), Youki Kudoh (Hatsue Miyamoto), Reeve Carney (Young Ishmael Chambers), Anne Suzuki (Young Hatsue Imada), Rick Yune (Kazuo Miyamoto). The film was directed by Scott Hicks.

How long is Snow Falling on Cedars?

Snow Falling on Cedars has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1999. It is rated PG-13.

Is Snow Falling on Cedars worth watching?

Snow Falling on Cedars holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 39. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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