Snow Falling on Cedars

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Movie 1999 127 min

In the 1950s, a Japanese-American fisherman is suspected of killing his neighbour at sea. For Ishmael, a local reporter, the trial strikes a deep emotional chord when he finds his ex-lover is linked to the case. As he investigates the killing, he uncovers some startling clues that lead him to a shocking discovery.

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Provisional estimate — not yet fully analyzed. PG-13 (US)

Likely present: ViolenceRomance & relationshipsHeavy emotional content

The title and genres suggest themes of romance and heavy emotional content.

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