Snow Country

Year: 1957

Runtime: 133 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Shirō Toyoda

DramaRomance

In a snowbound town, artist Shimamura seeks renewal and reconnects with Komako, a geisha he once met, sparking a tender bond. Komako, foster daughter of a local family, is betrothed to their son Yukio, who is dying of consumption, while his sister Yuko harbors resentment toward her. Shimamura returns to Tokyo, promising a quick return; Komako breaks with her patron and the family loses its home. When he does not come back, Komako discovers Shimamura and Yuko share a past in Tokyo, forcing her to confront a seemingly inevitable destiny.

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