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Snow Falling on Cedars (1999)
Director: Scott Hicks
Cast: Ethan Hawke, Youki Kudoh, Reeve Carney, Anne Suzuki
Runtime127 min
RatingPG-13
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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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Fans of thoughtful, visually-striking dramas will appreciate Scott Hicks' 1999 film Snow Falling on Cedars, which blends a gripping courtroom mystery with a tender, emotional romance. Ethan Hawke's nuanced performance as a reporter investigating a complex case that holds deep personal significance is a standout, complementing the film's rich exploration of themes like racial prejudice and the weight of the past.
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Snow Falling on Cedars is a 1999 American legal drama film directed by Scott Hicks, and starring Ethan Hawke, James Cromwell, Max von Sydow, Youki Kudoh, Rick Yune, Richard Jenkins, James Rebhorn, and Sam Shepard. It is based on David Guterson's PEN/Faulkner Award-winning novel of the same name, with a screenplay by Hicks and Ron Bass.
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