Snowflowers: Seeds of Hope

Snowflowers: Seeds of Hope

Snowflowers: Seeds of Hope

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Snowflowers: Seeds of Hope

2025

1h 57m

9.5(6 votes)

Drama

Overview

A touching true story which portrays a doctor who selflessly dedicated his personal fortune to spreading the smallpox vaccination for saving people's lives.

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Social & External

Production Companies

Kinoshita Group

Shochiku

The Asahi Shimbun

Shochiku Studio

Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

松坂桃李

Unknown Role

松坂桃李

Acting

芳根京子

Unknown Role

芳根京子

Acting

役所広司

Unknown Role

役所広司

Acting

三浦貴大

Unknown Role

三浦貴大

Acting

宇野祥平

Unknown Role

宇野祥平

Acting

沖原一生

Unknown Role

No Image

Acting

坂東龍汰

Unknown Role

坂東龍汰

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