Despite the Falling Snow
“You can betray your country but not your heart.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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DESPITE THE FALLING SNOW - OFFICIAL UK TRAILER [HD] - IN CINEMAS 15 APRILOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-02-20
Top Cast
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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
Imogen Daines
Jackie
Miloš Timotijević
Anne Kidd
Tamara Krcunović
Marina Vodeničar
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 31, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 27, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shamim Sarif
- Screenplay & Story
- Shamim Sarif
- Original Score
- Rachel Portman
- Original Title
- Despite the Falling Snow
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Enlightenment Productions, Falling Snow, SK Enlightenment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shamim Sarif
Shamim Sarif
Rachel Portman
David Johnson
Masahiro Hirakubo
Hanan Kattan, Jim Cardwell, April Q. Russell, Geno Taylor, Lisa Tchenguiz
Department Leadership Roster
Shamim Sarif
Director
Shamim Sarif
Writer
Hanan Kattan
Producer
Jack Hennigan
Visual Effects Supervisor
Momirka Bailović
Costume Design
David Johnson
Director of Photography
Slaviša Ivanović
Stunt Coordinator
Masahiro Hirakubo
Editor
Rachel Portman
Original Music Composer
Mina Burić
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Despite the Falling Snow
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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?
The principal cast of Despite the Falling Snow includes Rebecca Ferguson, Sam Reid, Charles Dance, Antje Traue, Oliver Jackson-Cohen.
When was Despite the Falling Snow released and how long is it?
Despite the Falling Snow was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Despite the Falling Snow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Despite the Falling Snow was composed by Rachel Portman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Despite the Falling Snow?
Despite the Falling Snow holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).