Despite the Falling Snow(2016)
You can betray your country but not your heart.
Despite the Falling Snow 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.
Despite the Falling Snow (2016) is a drama, romance and thriller film directed by Shamim Sarif, released on January 29, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Rebecca Ferguson, Sam Reid, Charles Dance and Antje Traue. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 104 ratings.
- Director:
- Shamim Sarif
- Writers:
- Shamim Sarif
- Producers:
- Hanan Kattan
- Cinematographer:
- David Johnson
- Composer:
- Rachel Portman
- Production:
- Enlightenment Productions, Falling Snow, SK Enlightenment
- Status:
- Released
Despite the Falling Snow (2016) Trailer
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Despite the Falling Snow Cast & Crew
Main 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 Gavrilović
as Svetlana
Amy Nuttall
as Maya
Imogen Daines
as Jackie
Miloš Timotijević
Key crew
Directed by Shamim Sarif, written by Shamim Sarif, produced by Hanan Kattan.
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Despite the Falling Snow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 104 ratings.
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Despite the Falling Snow – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Despite the Falling Snow online?
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Despite the Falling Snow (2016) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Despite the Falling Snow?
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The main cast of Despite the Falling Snow (2016) includes Rebecca Ferguson, Sam Reid, Charles Dance, Antje Traue and Oliver Jackson-Cohen. The film was directed by Shamim Sarif. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Despite the Falling Snow released?
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Despite the Falling Snow was released on January 29, 2016 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Despite the Falling Snow worth watching?
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Despite the Falling Snow (2016) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 104 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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