Snow Woman (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2016, Snow Woman is a mystery film directed by Kiki Sugino, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. One snowy night, in a mountain hut, Minokichi, a hunter, sees a snow woman killing his mentor Mosaku. “Should you tell anyone, I will take your life” she says, then drifts off. A year later, Minokichi meets and marries a beauty named Yuki. She bears him a daughter, Ume. 14 years pass and Ume blossoms into a radiant lady who befriends the sickly Mikio, the village leader’s son and Mosaku’s distant relative. Mikio soon dies in the same hut as Mosaku, with his body showing the same frostbite scars. Minokichi is reminded of that horrid night, and wonders what it was that he saw, and who Yuki really is.
Who’s in it. Snow Woman stars Kiki Sugino as Yuki on'na, Munetaka Aoki, Mayumi Yamaguchi and Kumi Mizuno, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Snow Woman 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 Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Snow Woman tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Snow Woman (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Snow Woman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Snow Woman worth watching?
- Snow Woman holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Snow Woman?
- Snow Woman stars Kiki Sugino, Munetaka Aoki, Mayumi Yamaguchi, Kumi Mizuno and Shiro Sano.
- When was Snow Woman released?
- Snow Woman was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.