
Snow Falling on Cedars
Drama · Romance
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.
Top Cast


Ethan Hawke
Ethan Hawke
Ishmael Chambers
Ethan Hawke
Ishmael Chambers


Youki Kudoh
Youki Kudoh
Hatsue Miyamoto
Youki Kudoh
Hatsue Miyamoto


Reeve Carney
Reeve Carney
Young Ishmael Chambers
Reeve Carney
Young Ishmael Chambers


Anne Suzuki
Anne Suzuki
Young Hatsue Imada
Anne Suzuki
Young Hatsue Imada


Rick Yune
Rick Yune
Kazuo Miyamoto
Rick Yune
Kazuo Miyamoto


Max von Sydow
Max von Sydow
Nels Gudmundsson
Max von Sydow
Nels Gudmundsson


James Rebhorn
James Rebhorn
Alvin Hooks
James Rebhorn
Alvin Hooks


James Cromwell
James Cromwell
Judge Fielding
James Cromwell
Judge Fielding


Richard Jenkins
Richard Jenkins
Sheriff Art Moran
Richard Jenkins
Sheriff Art Moran


Arija Bareikis
Arija Bareikis
Susan Marie Heine
Arija Bareikis
Susan Marie Heine
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