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Man Walking on Snow (2001): Cast

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Man Walking on Snow is a 2001 drama directed by Masahiro Kobayashi, starring Teruyuki Kagawa as Ryoichi, Ken Ogata and Fusako Urabe. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.

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Man Walking on Snow (2001) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Man Walking on Snow About?

The premise of Man Walking on Snow without spoilers.

A young-at-heart widower lives independently in a quiet fishing town on Japan’s northern coast. To soothe his solitude, he spends long walks through the deep snow, observing the rhythm of the landscape, and devotes his time to studying the growth cycles of fish at the local breeding center, finding comfort in the steady patterns of nature.

Man Walking on Snow Themes & Keywords

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  • sake
  • mountain
  • loneliness
  • japanese
  • hokkaido
  • fish
  • anniversary
  • mashike japan
  • loss of wife
  • japan
  • fish hatchery
  • father son relationship
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  • family reunion
  • family relationships
  • death of wife
  • salmon
  • old man
  • snow
  • death of mother
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Cast & crew

Man Walking on Snow Cast & Characters

Teruyuki Kagawa leads the cast as Ryoichi, with Ken Ogata as Nobuo Honma and Fusako Urabe as Keiko Noguchi. Directed by Masahiro Kobayashi; 6 actors are credited in all.

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More from Masahiro Kobayashi

More films directed by Masahiro Kobayashi: Lear on the Shore, Japan’s Tragedy, Haru’s Journey and Bashing.

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Man Walking on Snow Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Aruku, hito” and “走雪人”.

Also known as
  • Aruku, hito
  • 走雪人

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FAQ

Man Walking on Snow FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Man Walking on Snow, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Man Walking on Snow?

Man Walking on Snow runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was Man Walking on Snow released?

Man Walking on Snow was released in 2001.

Who directed Man Walking on Snow?

Man Walking on Snow was directed by Masahiro Kobayashi.

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Who is in the cast of Man Walking on Snow?

Man Walking on Snow stars Teruyuki Kagawa as Ryoichi, Ken Ogata as Nobuo Honma and Fusako Urabe as Keiko Noguchi, among 6 credited actors.

Does Man Walking on Snow have a post-credit scene?

No. Man Walking on Snow has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Man Walking on Snow in?

The original language of Man Walking on Snow is Japanese.

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