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What the Snow Brings

Original title: Yuki ni negau koto
  • 20052005
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
126
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What the Snow Brings (2005)
Drama
Following a tip, Manabu Yazaki loses his last money betting on the older "banba" horse "Unryu" (jockied by Makie, a legendary jockey's daughter) in a draft-horse race held in his childhood h... Read allFollowing a tip, Manabu Yazaki loses his last money betting on the older "banba" horse "Unryu" (jockied by Makie, a legendary jockey's daughter) in a draft-horse race held in his childhood home of Obihiro on the island of Hokkaido. That evening he seeks out his older brother Take... Read allFollowing a tip, Manabu Yazaki loses his last money betting on the older "banba" horse "Unryu" (jockied by Makie, a legendary jockey's daughter) in a draft-horse race held in his childhood home of Obihiro on the island of Hokkaido. That evening he seeks out his older brother Takeo, a trainer who owns a stable. Takeo is cool to his brother's return since Manabu cut off... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
126
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  • Director
    • Kichitarô Negishi
  • Writers
    • Sho Narumi(novel)
    • Masato Katô(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Yûsuke Iseya
    • Kôichi Satô
    • Kyôko Koizumi
  • Director
    • Kichitarô Negishi
  • Writers
    • Sho Narumi(novel)
    • Masato Katô(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Yûsuke Iseya
    • Kôichi Satô
    • Kyôko Koizumi
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    • 2User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 12 wins

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    Yûsuke Iseya
    Yûsuke Iseya
    • Manabu Yazaki
    Kôichi Satô
    Kôichi Satô
    • Takeo Yazaki
    Kyôko Koizumi
    Kyôko Koizumi
    • Haruko Tanaka
    Kazue Fukiishi
    • Makie Shudo
    Tetsuya Deguchi
    • Yuhara
    Denden
    Denden
    • Tamotsu Fujimaki
    Teruyuki Kagawa
    Teruyuki Kagawa
    • Ogasawara
    Mitsuko Kusabue
    • Shizuko Yazaki
    Kôtarô Okamoto
    Ryuta Okamoto
    • Tominaga
    Kippei Shîna
    Kippei Shîna
    • Kurokawa
    Masahiko Tsugawa
    Masahiko Tsugawa
    • Ozeki
    Hiroshi Yamamoto
    Hiroshi Yamamoto
    • Tetsuo Kato
    Tsutomu Yamazaki
    Tsutomu Yamazaki
    • Tanba
    • Director
      • Kichitarô Negishi
    • Writers
      • Sho Narumi(novel)
      • Masato Katô(screenplay)
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    7/10
    Low-key, unusual subject
    The tough, cold life in Hokkaido is matched by the lives of horses and racing crews; the course is hilly, and it's said more than once that the old horses no longer able to race meet a grim fate - as food. This low-key drama covers an unusual topic seriously, with characters who seem suited for the challenging life. There were a few times when I felt a little more could have been done with such an unusual topic, but there's no question that there's a feeling of verisimilitude in the sounds and struggles of these horses. Long after seeing the film, you may be haunted by the gray Hokkaido winter and the hyper-real sounds of the racing life.

    The plot is very simple. A salaryman visits the ranch of his brother; but it becomes increasingly clear that he's come to hide. He turns out to be a natural, but there's a nagging sense that he's being tugged by two forces. The tough responsibilities of the ranch are a wake-up call that there are many whose lives embody greater challenge and risk - on a daily basis.

    That said, one wonder if the subject matter wouldn't have been better served by a documentary. Certainly, there's an abundance of fascinating material, and there are times when one might prefer to see this sub-world unfettered by plot devices or characters - the kind of thing those quiet BBC documentaries do so well.
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    • Aug 23, 2007

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    • Release date
      • April 15, 2006 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • 雪に願うこと
    • Production companies
      • Artist Film
      • Be-Wild
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,816
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,570
      • Jun 3, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,113
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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