Snow Falling On Cedars (1999) Double-Sided, Original Rolled Poster (27x40)

Snow Falling on Cedars is a 1999 romantic drama directed by Scott Hicks, based on the novel by David Guterson. Set in the 1950s on a small island in the Pacific Northwest, the film centers on a Japanese-American fisherman, Kabuo Miyamoto, who is put on trial for the murder of a white man, Carl Heine. As the trial unfolds, the film weaves in a love story between Kabuo and Ishmael Chambers, a local journalist who once had a romantic relationship with Kabuo's wife, Hatsue. The story explores themes of prejudice, loyalty, and the lingering effects of World War II, particularly the internment of Japanese-Americans during the war. With its atmospheric cinematography and emotional depth, Snow Falling on Cedars delves into the complexities of cultural identity, guilt, and forgiveness.