Snow Falling on Cedars

Name: Snow Falling on Cedars
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1999-12-22
Duration: 2 h 7 min
Cast: Ethan Hawke, Youki Kudoh, Reeve Carney, Anne Suzuki

1999 · 2h 7m · Drama, Romance · United States of America · Rated PG-13 (US)

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.

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Scott Hicks

Written by

Scott Hicks, Ronald Bass

Based on the novel by

David Guterson

Starring

Ethan Hawke, Youki Kudoh, Reeve Carney, Anne Suzuki

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