Snow Country (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film
Released in 1965, Snow Country is a drama film directed by Hideo Oba, running about 113 minutes. “Is parting grief or sweet sorrow? The geisha desperately groping for a true love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This movie is based on an immortal literary work "The Snow Country," a story about a life of geisha Komako who lives in a region with heavy snowfalls.
Who’s in it. Snow Country stars Shima Iwashita as Komako, Mariko Kaga as Yoko, Isao Kimura as Shimamura and Tamotsu Hayakawa as Yukio, among others.
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 (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Snow Country change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Snow Country?
- Snow Country stars Shima Iwashita, Mariko Kaga, Isao Kimura, Tamotsu Hayakawa and Shinichi Yanagisawa.
- When was Snow Country released?
- Snow Country was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.