Snow Flower

2019 2h 5m JA

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7.5

BANGER

★7.5TMDB · 6

RomanceDrama

Synopsis

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A terminally ill girl, who dreams of going to Finland to see the northern lights, falls in love

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Ayami Nakajo
Miyuki Harai
Hiroomi Tosaka
Yusuke Watabiki
Saki Takaoka
Miyuki's Mother
Kenta Hamano
Cafe Owner
Seiichi Tanabe
Miyuki's Doctor
Yumena Yanai
Hatsumi Watabiki

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kojiro Hashimoto
Writers: Yoshikazu Okada
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Kojiro Hashimoto, shot by Yoshinori Oshima. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Taro Hakase. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Koji Hara shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ayami Nakajo and Hiroomi Tosaka and Saki Takaoka carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt8866450 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Kojiro Hashimoto directs. Yoshinori Oshima behind the camera. Taro Hakase scores. Koji Hara cuts. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

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1Released 7 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Kojiro Hashimoto, shot by Yoshinori Oshima. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Taro Hakase. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Koji Hara shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Ayami Nakajo and Hiroomi Tosaka and Saki Takaoka carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt8866450 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
9Classified under 11 themes, including "dreams", "terminal illness", "romance", "tragedy".

The technical file

Cinematography: Yoshinori Oshima
Original score: Taro Hakase
Editing: Koji Hara
Production design: Fumio Ogawa
Runtime: 125 min · 2h 5m
Status: Released
Original language: JA
IMDB: Snow Flower (2019)

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Alunauwie2025-09-19
★ 9/10
Snow Flower, inspired by Mika Nakashima's song Yuki no Hana, beautifully translates the theme of unwavering love into a touching romance between Miyuki and Yusuke, supported by strong chemistry and heartfelt storytelling. Despite some illogical plot points—like the ease of international travel and unclear medical background—the film's emotional depth, stunning cinematography, and moving soundtrack create a memorable experience. A standout moment is Miyuki’s diary of wishes, which adds emotional weight to the story and ties the narrative together with sincerity and warmth. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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