Under Snow (2011) is a Documentary film that follows in Echigo, Japan, the snow often lies several feet deep well into May, covering landscapes and villages. Over the centuries, the inhabitants have organised their lives accordingly. In order to record their very distinctive forms of everyday life, their festivals, and religious rituals, Ulrike Ottinger journeyed to the mythical snow country – accompanied by two Kabuki performers. Taking the parts of the students Takeo and Mako, they follow in the footsteps of Bokushi Suzuki, who in the mid-19th century wrote his remarkable book “Snow Country Tales”. Under Snow is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. It has a user rating of 4.2 out of 10 from 6 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.