Snow Country
Originally released in 1957. Snow Country is a drama/romance film. directed by Shirō Toyoda. With a runtime of 2h 13m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Ryō Ikebe, Keiko Kishi, and Kaoru Yachigusa
Synopsis
It's a man's world. Shimamura, an artist, comes to this snowbound town to rejuvenate himself. He connects with Komako, a geisha he met on a previous trip, and it seems like love. She's the foster daughter of a local family, almost engaged to the family's son Yukio, now dying of consumption. He's tended by his sister Yuko who's angry at Komako for abandoning her brother. Shimamura returns to Tokyo but promises he will be back soon. In anticipation of his return, Komako breaks with her patron and her family loses their home. Complications arise when Shimamura doesn't come back as promised. Then Komako discovers that he and Yuko knew each other in Tokyo. Can Komako escape destiny?
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 30, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
2h 13m
133 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Snow Country about?
It's a man's world. Shimamura, an artist, comes to this snowbound town to rejuvenate himself. He connects with Komako, a geisha he met on a previous trip, and it seems like love. She's the foster d...
Who directed Snow Country?
Snow Country was directed by Shirō Toyoda.
How long is Snow Country?
Snow Country has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes total).
When was Snow Country released?
Snow Country was released on April 30, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Snow Country?
The main cast of Snow Country includes Ryō Ikebe, Keiko Kishi, Kaoru Yachigusa, Akira Kubo, Haruo Tanaka.