The Winter Guest
“Come In From The Cold”
Synopsis
It's winter in a small Scottish village near the sea, and multiple lives intersect in a day. Frances has just lost her husband to an early death, so her mother, Elspeth, travels to Frances' house to reconnect with her daughter and grandson, Alex. Meanwhile, old women Chloe and Lily go to a funeral, youngsters Sam and Tom cut class, and Alex gets a crush on tomboy Nita.
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Зимний гость (1997) «The Winter Guest» - Трейлер (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 27, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Rickman
- Screenplay & Story
- Sharman Macdonald, Alan Rickman
- Original Score
- Michael Kamen
- Original Title
- The Winter Guest
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Capitol Films, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Rickman
Sharman Macdonald, Alan Rickman
Michael Kamen
Seamus McGarvey
Scott Thomas
Sharon Harel-Cohen, Jane Barclay, Edward R. Pressman, Steve Clark-Hall
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Rickman
Director
Robin Cameron Don
Production Design
Steve Rundell
Visual Effects Supervisor
Sharman Macdonald
Writer
Edward R. Pressman
Producer
Steve Clark-Hall
Producer
Alan Rickman
Writer
Michael Kamen
Original Music Composer
Scott Thomas
Editor
Joan Bergin
Costume Design
Seamus McGarvey
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Winter Guest
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What is The Winter Guest about?
It's winter in a small Scottish village near the sea, and multiple lives intersect in a day. Frances has just lost her husband to an early death, so her mother, Elspeth, travels to Frances' house to reconnect with her daughter and grandson, Alex. Meanwhile, old women Chloe and Lily go to a funeral, youngsters Sam and Tom cut class, and Alex gets a crush on tomboy Nita.
Who directed The Winter Guest?
The Winter Guest was directed by Alan Rickman.
Who stars in The Winter Guest?
The principal cast of The Winter Guest includes Emma Thompson, Phyllida Law, Sheila Reid, Sandra Voe, Arlene Cockburn.
When was The Winter Guest released and how long is it?
The Winter Guest was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Winter Guest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Winter Guest was composed by Michael Kamen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Winter Guest?
The Winter Guest holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).