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Snow Falling on Cedars 1999

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.

Directed by: Scott Hicks
Written by: Scott Hicks & Ronald Bass
Release date: 1999-12-22
Runtime: 127 minutes
Critics score:
40 / 100
Tagline: First loves last forever.
Cast:
Ethan Hawke Ethan Hawke
Ishmael Chambers 
Youki Kudoh Youki Kudoh
Hatsue Miyamoto 
Reeve Carney Reeve Carney
Young Ishmael Chambers 
Anne Suzuki Anne Suzuki
Young Hatsue Imada 
Rick Yune Rick Yune
Kazuo Miyamoto 
Max von Sydow Max von Sydow
Nels Gudmundsson 
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Also known as:
  • Snö faller på cederträden
  • 삼나무에 내리는 눈
  • ヒマラヤ杉に降る雪
  • Cedry pod śniegiem
  • La neve cade sui cedri
  • La neige tombait sur les cèdres
  • Schnee, der auf Zedern fällt