Snowland
Plot
Snowland (2007) In this poignant drama, Elizabeth, a grieving mother, is struggling to cope with the loss of her husband in a tragic car accident. As she navigates the devastating consequences of his passing, she becomes increasingly consumed by a desire to rejoin him, convinced that he awaits her on the other side. As Elizabeth's fixation grows, her relationships with her three young children begin to fray. Her oldest son, Magnus, tries to connect with his mother, sensing her deep pain and longing for comfort. Meanwhile, her younger daughters, Linn and Mia, are torn between their love for their mother and their fear of losing her. As the family's dynamics become increasingly strained, Elizabeth's actions become more erratic and self-destructive. She starts to isolate herself from her children, pushing them away with her desperation to escape the pain of her grief. Her husband's memory becomes an all-consuming force in her life, driving her to make choices that threaten to destroy everything she holds dear. As the story unfolds, Snowland delves into the complexities of grief, exploring the intense emotional turmoil that can follow a loved one's passing. Through Elizabeth's journey, the film sheds light on the fragility of human relationships and the devastating consequences of unchecked emotions. Through its nuanced portrayal of grief and family dynamics, Snowland offers a powerful exploration of the human experience, ultimately raising questions about the nature of love, loss, and redemption.
Reviews
Miles
(Adding a personal touch: 4.5 stars, because of my own special feelings, I've watched it again and again.) It captures the essence of the original novel, which I read a year and a half ago. But multiple partings are more sorrowful than one single farewell. Watching Komako change bit by bit, the final visit feeling like a journey towards death – that's a great approach to take.
Damian
She bravely tackles the middle-aged man in an emotional crisis who is about to commit suicide, letting him fondle her breasts. Every snowflake is unique. Snow falls outside, love blossoms inside. Some compositions resemble Kaii Higashiyama's art. Fireworks are like ten thousand tears. The female peacock displays her feathers. "Your eyes are so sweet." Two people healing each other. Japanese people are more accepting of tragic endings. Three and a half stars.
Luna
"Even if I die first, I'll appear in your dreams to inspire you."~ Taking it outside the original work，it's actually a good movie. PS: I watched the censored version... TOT
Andrew
Regarding the adaptation of Yasunari Kawabata's "Snow Country," a work I deeply admire, I feel this film doesn't quite live up to the high IMDb score it currently holds. Perhaps that score is more a tribute to the esteemed author himself.
Molly
The train emerged from the long tunnel that marked the border of the prefecture and entered Snow Country. The night sky was a vast expanse of white. The train stopped at the signal stop.
