Man Walking on Snow (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2001, Man Walking on Snow is a drama film directed by Masahiro Kobayashi, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Mashike, a city on the Japanese island of Hokkaido. Nobuo Honma is a 63-year-old sake producer. He has lived with Yasuo since his wife died two years ago. Yasuo is his youngest son to whom he has entrusted his trade. Every day Nobuo goes for a walk which leads him to a fish-breeding center, located in the mountains. He fills his loneliness by attentively observing the development of thousands of little fish poured into the pool. The second anniversary of his wife's death approaches. Nobuo insists on the presence of Ryoichi, his elder son whom he hasn't seen for a long time. Nobuo and his two sons, along with their partners, gather for the commemoration. Unspoken feelings resurface and clash with each other.
Who’s in it. Man Walking on Snow stars Ken Ogata as Nobuo Honma, Yasufumi Hayashi as Yasuo, Teruyuki Kagawa as Ryoichi and Nene Otsuka as Nobuko Shimizu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Man Walking on Snow has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man Walking on Snow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man Walking on Snow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man Walking on Snow (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Man Walking on Snow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Man Walking on Snow worth watching?
- Man Walking on Snow holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man Walking on Snow?
- Man Walking on Snow stars Ken Ogata, Yasufumi Hayashi, Teruyuki Kagawa, Nene Otsuka and Fusako Urabe.
- When was Man Walking on Snow released?
- Man Walking on Snow was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.