Snow Falling on Cedars
“First loves last forever.”
Synopsis
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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Snow Falling on Cedars (1999) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-09-17
Top Cast
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Ethan Hawke
Ishmael Chambers
Youki Kudoh
Hatsue Miyamoto
Reeve Carney
Young Ishmael Chambers
Anne Suzuki
Young Hatsue Imada
Rick Yune
Kazuo Miyamoto
Max von Sydow
Nels Gudmundsson
James Rebhorn
Alvin Hooks
James Cromwell
Judge Fielding
Richard Jenkins
Sheriff Art Moran
Arija Bareikis
Susan Marie Heine
Eric Thal
Carl Heine Jr.
Celia Weston
Etta Heine
Daniel von Bargen
Carl Heine Sr.
Akira Takayama
Hisao Imada
Аko
Fujiko Imada
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Zenhichi Miyamoto
Zak Orth
Deputy Abel Martinson
Max Wright
Horace Whaley
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 22, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott Hicks
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Hicks, Ronald Bass
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- Snow Falling on Cedars
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Budget
- $35M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, The Kennedy/Marshall Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott Hicks
Scott Hicks, Ronald Bass, David Guterson
James Newton Howard
Robert Richardson
Hank Corwin
Carol Baum, Harry J. Ufland, Ronald Bass, Kathleen Kennedy, Lloyd A. Silverman
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Hicks
Screenplay
Ronald Bass
Screenplay
Scott Hicks
Director
Harry J. Ufland
Producer
Jeannine Oppewall
Production Design
Ronald Bass
Producer
Kathleen Kennedy
Producer
Renee Ehrlich Kalfus
Costume Design
Frank Marshall
Producer
Robert Richardson
Director of Photography
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Hank Corwin
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Snow Falling on Cedars
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What is Snow Falling on Cedars about?
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.
Who directed Snow Falling on Cedars?
Snow Falling on Cedars was directed by Scott Hicks.
Who stars in Snow Falling on Cedars?
The principal cast of Snow Falling on Cedars includes Ethan Hawke, Youki Kudoh, Reeve Carney, Anne Suzuki, Rick Yune.
When was Snow Falling on Cedars released and how long is it?
Snow Falling on Cedars was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Snow Falling on Cedars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Snow Falling on Cedars was composed by James Newton Howard.
Is Snow Falling on Cedars based on a book or true story?
Snow Falling on Cedars is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Guterson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Snow Falling on Cedars?
Snow Falling on Cedars holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).