Snow Country (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1957, Snow Country is a drama and romance film directed by Shirō Toyoda, running about 133 minutes.
What it’s 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?
Who’s in it. Snow Country stars Ryō Ikebe as Shimamura, Keiko Kishi as Komako, Kaoru Yachigusa as Yôko and Akira Kubo as Saichiro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Snow Country has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Snow Country page.
If you liked it. Fans of Snow Country tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Snow Country (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Snow Country change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Snow Country worth watching?
- Snow Country holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Snow Country?
- Snow Country stars Ryō Ikebe, Keiko Kishi, Kaoru Yachigusa, Akira Kubo and Haruo Tanaka.
- When was Snow Country released?
- Snow Country was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.