Despite the Falling Snow (2016)
You can betray your country but not your heart.
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.
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
Screenplay
Themes
Cold War: Espionage and Secrets, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Tragic Love and Great Sacrifices, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage
Keywords
sacrifice, politics, spy, cold war, soviet union, love, defection, moscow, russia, woman director, 1960s, 1990s, female painter, painting exhibition
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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 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.
- Who directed Despite the Falling Snow?
- Despite the Falling Snow was directed by Shamim Sarif.
- Who stars in Despite the Falling Snow?
- Despite the Falling Snow stars Rebecca Ferguson, Sam Reid, Charles Dance, Antje Traue, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Anthony Stewart Head.
- How long is Despite the Falling Snow?
- Despite the Falling Snow has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Despite the Falling Snow?
- Despite the Falling Snow is a Drama, Romance, Thriller film.
- Where was Despite the Falling Snow produced?
- Despite the Falling Snow was produced in Canada, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Despite the Falling Snow?
- The themes of Despite the Falling Snow include: Cold War: Espionage and Secrets, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Tragic Love and Great Sacrifices, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage.