Despite the Falling Snow
"You can betray your country but not your heart."
Originally released in 2016. Despite the Falling Snow is a drama/romance film. directed by Shamim Sarif.
Starring Rebecca Ferguson, Sam Reid, and Charles Dance
Synopsis
New York, 1961. Alexander Ivanov, a high-ranked Soviet bureaucrat, reluctantly defects to the West while is part of a diplomatic mission, feeling the grief of being unable to know the fate of his wife Katya, whom he has had to leave behind in Moscow. Only many years later, in 1991, he will finally find out the truth when his niece Lauren travels to Moscow to participate in a painting exhibition.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 29, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (95 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
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Director
Top Cast
Rebecca Ferguson
as Katya Grinkova / Lauren Grinkova
Sam Reid
as Young Alexander Ivanov
Charles Dance
as Old Alexander Ivanov
Antje Traue
as Marina Rinskaya
Oliver Jackson-Cohen
as Young Misha Ardonov
Anthony Stewart Head
as Old Misha Ardonov
Thure Lindhardt
as Dimtri
Ben Batt
as Oleg
Jelena GavriloviΔ
as Svetlana
Amy Nuttall
as Maya
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Enlightenment Productions
- Falling Snow
- SK Enlightenment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Despite the Falling Snow about?
New York, 1961. Alexander Ivanov, a high-ranked Soviet bureaucrat, reluctantly defects to the West while is part of a diplomatic mission, feeling the grief of being unable to know the fate of his w...
Who directed Despite the Falling Snow?
Despite the Falling Snow was directed by Shamim Sarif.
How long is Despite the Falling Snow?
Despite the Falling Snow has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Despite the Falling Snow released?
Despite the Falling Snow was released on January 29, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Despite the Falling Snow?
The main cast of Despite the Falling Snow includes Rebecca Ferguson, Sam Reid, Charles Dance, Antje Traue, Oliver Jackson-Cohen.