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Cast

Ethan Hawke
as Ishmael Chambers

James Cromwell
as Judge Fielding

Max von Sydow
as Nels Gudmundsson

Youki Kudoh
as Hatsue

Rick Yune
as Kazuo Miyamoto

James Rebhorn
as Alvin Hooks

Sam Shepard
as Arthur Chambers

Richard Jenkins
as Sheriff Art Moran

Reeve Carney
as Young Ishmael Chambers

Jan Rudes
as Ole Jurgensen

Anne Suzuki
as Young Hatsue Imada

Arija Bareikis
as Susan Marie Heine

Eric Thal
as Carl Heine Jr.

Celia Weston
as Etta Heine

Daniel von Bargen
as Carl Heine

Akira Takayama
as Hisao Imada

Ako
as Fujiko Imada

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
as Zenhichi Miyamoto

Zak Orth
as Deputy Abel Martinson

Max Wright
as Horace Whaley

Caroline Kava
as Helen Chambers

Jan Rubes
as Ole Jurgensen

Sheila Moore
as Liesel Jurgensen

Zeljko Ivanek
as Dr. Whitman

Seiji Inouye
as Young Kazuo Miyamoto

Saemi Nakamura
as Sumiko Imada

Mika Fujii
as Yukiko Imada

Dwight McFee
as Bus Driver

Bill Harper
as Levant

Henry O
as Nagaishi

Myles Ferguson
as German Soldier

Noah Heney
as Ship's Doctor

John Destrey
as Bailiff

A. Arthur Takemoto
as Buddhist Priest

Ken Takemoto
as Monk

Larry Musser
as Gas Station Attendant

Jamie Kang
as Singing Girl

Lili Marshall
as Strawberry Girl

Lisa Mena
as Strawberry Woman

Jethro Heysen-Hicks
as Parade Boy with Stick

Tom Heaton
as Juror

Frank C. Turner
as Juror

Marilyn Norry
as Juror

Peter Crook
as Fisherman

Ron Snyder
as Fisherman

Mark Ainsworth Farrell
as Fisherman

Jay Brazeau
as Reporter

Tom Scholte
as Reporter

Tim Burd
as Reporter

Gareth Williams
as FBI Agent

Anthony Harrison
as FBI Agent

Adam Pospisil
as Heine Child

Johnny Brynelsen
as Heine Child

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Critic Reviews for Snow Falling on Cedars

Audience Reviews for Snow Falling on Cedars

• Jul 31, 2012

  I really enjoyed watching this film. First off the picture is simply beautiful. Just beautiful. Robert Richardson without a doubt stands alone as the greatest cinematographer of our time. The dark shadows, the fog, the beautiful wintery snow, the slow motions, the deep photography is really captivating. As for the story, well that seems to be the problem..."Snow Falling On Cedars" is about two stories. One it is about the murder of a fisherman that affects a community (reminiscent to Atom Egoyan's "The Sweet Hereafter") and two it is about a simple love story between a Japanese American girl and a Caucasian boy. One of the problems I think a lot of had while watching this picture is through the editing. Hank Corwin is my fav film editor and here he cuts the story back and fourth through flashbacks giving it a non-linear vibe. It can all be very confusing because everything becomes fractured, things aren't all quite clear and one has to sometimes double back to make sure they have an understanding of the plot. I also felt that the love story between Ishmael Chambers (Ethan Hawke) and Hatsue Miyamoto (Youki Kudoh) felt flat and somewhat boring. I wanted to be close to these characters more then anything, particularly Rick Yune's character since we should be looking at his POV and is a crucial character to the plot. I also felt the picture should have concentrated more on the Japanese community and really getting a sense of their struggles of prejudice/discrimination during those times. Overall if one doesn't mind what the picture is about and wants to see gorgeous photography and a balletic approach, well then this one's for you. If you have a strong dislike for slow moving plots/lacking characters then look elsewhere. Me personally, this film is a keeper.
  Brian R Super Reviewer
• Jan 15, 2012

  This a slow film, but it has so much going on. Great cast and top notch DP work, incredible filming. Hawke is a little wasted but I wouldn't trade him in the role. Time has been kind to this film, and it deserves to be rediscovered. Solid filmmaking and a cult film in the making. This is far from poor. I don't agree with critics, there is more here and like the book it charts a beautiful course. 12/06/2019
  Brendan N Super Reviewer
• Aug 22, 2009

  <a href="http://tinypic.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i25.tinypic.com/11l3akn.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a>for disturbing images, sensuality and strong language. Snow falls on Cedar was more a court case movie than a romantic one that revealed the story of an American boy Ishmael and a Japanese girl Matsue. Nine years after their separation, the young lovers meet again at the trial of Matsue's husband Kazuo (Rick Yune), accused of murdering American fisherman Carl Heine.The performances and directing were unbelievable, especially Ethan Hawke in the role of Ishmael, a local reporter who was torn between love and doing the right thing. Some scenes were breath-taking and the music was amazing. A must to see.
  Daisy M Super Reviewer
• Oct 07, 2008

  Who would think that after Shine Hicks would fall on mediocrity and boredom?Snow falling on cypress marbles.A metaphor?Probably,a simple flick regarding the prejudice of a noble society?Affirmative but where is the original pleasure and the heart of an auteur?
  Dimitris S Super Reviewer

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