Despite the Falling Snow
Watch TrailerNew 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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2016 |
| Country | Canada, United Kingdom |
| Genre | Drama, Romance, Thriller |
| Director | Shamim Sarif |
| Runtime | 94 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.6/10 (100 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.
This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.
A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.
Director: Shamim Sarif
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.
🎭 Cast
Rebecca Ferguson
Katya Grinkova / Lauren Grinkova
Sam Reid
Young Alexander Ivanov
Charles Dance
Old Alexander Ivanov
Antje Traue
Marina Rinskaya
Oliver Jackson-Cohen
Young Misha Ardonov
Anthony Stewart Head
Old Misha Ardonov
Thure Lindhardt
Dimtri
Ben Batt
Oleg
Jelena Gavrilović
Svetlana
Amy Nuttall
Maya
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