Snow Falling on Cedars

~First loves last forever.

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.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 1999-12-22
Budget: $35000000
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 127 min

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