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Man Walking on Snow

2002Movie1 h 43 min

Drama
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–33%

A slow-burning, wholesome drama movie about everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, adrenaline or scares.

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Story

A young-at-heart widower leads an independent life in a quiet fishing town in northern Japan. He eases his loneliness by walking in the snow and studying the growth of fish at a breeding center.

Feels like

  • Japanese Cinema
  • Widower
  • Quiet Reflection
  • Fishing Town
  • Snowy Landscape
  • Contemplative
  • Independent Life
  • Loneliness

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Masahiro Kobayashi
Written by
Masahiro Kobayashi
Produced by
Masahiro Kobayashi

Everyone

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Facts

September 7, 2002 · 1 h 43 min · Drama

Released
September 7, 2002
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Man Walking on Snow?"

Questions about Man Walking on Snow

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Man Walking on Snow?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Man Walking on Snow worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Man Walking on Snow okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Man Walking on Snow plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Man Walking on Snow in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.