Snow Country
雪国
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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 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?
Cast
Ryō Ikebe
as Shimamura
Keiko Kishi
as Komako
Kaoru Yachigusa
as Yôko
Akira Kubo
as Saichiro
Haruo Tanaka
as Porter
Akira Nakamura
as Yukio
Chieko Naniwa
as Otatsu
Jun Tatara
as
Mineko Yorozuyo
as Geisha Kikuyu
Kumeko Urabe
as
Yasuko Nakada
as Hanae
Haruko Tōgō
as
Noriko Sengoku
as Masseuse
Eiko Miyoshi
as Teacher
Hisaya Morishige
as Imura
Daisuke Katō
as Inn proprietor
Akira Tani
as
Kiyomi Mizunoya
as
Fukami Harue
as
Senkichi Ōmura
as
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Stream Snow Country online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A popular drama and romance movie originally produced in Japanese and released in 1957, it's earned a solid 6.7/10 from 11 viewers worldwide.
About Snow Country
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? Running 133 minutes.
Snow Country Cast and Characters
The cast features Ryō Ikebe (as Shimamura), Keiko Kishi (as Komako), Kaoru Yachigusa (as Yôko), Akira Kubo (as Saichiro), and Haruo Tanaka (as Porter). Their performances are a major reason Snow Country has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Snow Country NowWhy People Are Watching Snow Country
Snow Country flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and chemistry between leads that actually feels real. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch Snow Country online for free?
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How long is Snow Country?
Snow Country runs for 133 minutes (about 2.2 hours).
Is Snow Country good? What's the rating?
Snow Country holds a 6.7/10 rating based on 11 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Snow Country?
The main cast includes Ryō Ikebe, Keiko Kishi, Kaoru Yachigusa, and Akira Kubo, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Snow Country available in Japanese?
Yes — Snow Country was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Snow Country released?
Snow Country was released in 1957.
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What is Snow Country about?
Snow Country is a Drama/Romance film. 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?
When was Snow Country released?
Snow Country was released on April 30, 1957. It has a runtime of 2h 13m. The film was produced by TOHO.
Who stars in Snow Country?
Snow Country stars Ryō Ikebe, Keiko Kishi, Kaoru Yachigusa and Akira Kubo. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Snow Country available in HD?
Yes, Snow Country is available to stream in high definition (HD) on Bowood.TV. Our players automatically deliver the best quality your connection supports — no extra setup needed.