Winter Thaw
Synopsis
In late nineteenth-century Russia, Martin Avdeitch is a humble shoemaker whose life has been characterized by grief. Martin must find the courage to look outside himself and trust in the goodness of God. This BYUtv original holiday special is based on Leo Tolstoy's short story, "Martin the Cobbler," and stars John Rhys-Davies.
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John Rhys-Davies
Martin Avdeitch
Karl Johnson
Stepanovich
Valentin Novopolskij
Pyotr
Egle Spokaite
Dunyasha
Kamilė Gudmonaitė
Irina
Šarūnas Zenkevičius
Anton Avdeitch
Simonas Dovidauskas
Younger Martin Avdeitch
Ieva Andrejevaitė
Raisa
Paulius Markevičius
Mikhail Leskov
Clotilde Rigaud
Apple Woman
Antanas Surgailis
Sergei
Nojus Stankevcius
Street Urchin
Vaidotas Martinaitis
Yakov
Inga Šalkauskaitė
Sonya Usenko
Karolis Kasperavičius
Maxim
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 24, 2016
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adam Thomas Anderegg
- Screenplay & Story
- Russ Kendall, Joseph Clay
- Original Score
- Nicholas Hooper
- Original Title
- Winter Thaw
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Kaleidoscope Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam Thomas Anderegg
Russ Kendall, Joseph Clay, Leo Tolstoy
Nicholas Hooper
Michael Bradshaw
Russ Kendall, Lineta Mišeikytė, Scott Swofford, Derek Marquis, Micah W. Merrill
Department Leadership Roster
Adam Thomas Anderegg
Director
Russ Kendall
Producer
Lineta Mišeikytė
Producer
Michael Bradshaw
Editor
Russ Kendall
Screenplay
Lina Geciene
Production Design
Daiva Petrulytė
Costume Design
Joseph Clay
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Winter Thaw
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Winter Thaw about?
In late nineteenth-century Russia, Martin Avdeitch is a humble shoemaker whose life has been characterized by grief. Martin must find the courage to look outside himself and trust in the goodness of God. This BYUtv original holiday special is based on Leo Tolstoy's short story, "Martin the Cobbler," and stars John Rhys-Davies.
Who directed Winter Thaw?
Winter Thaw was directed by Adam Thomas Anderegg.
Who stars in Winter Thaw?
The principal cast of Winter Thaw includes John Rhys-Davies, Karl Johnson, Valentin Novopolskij, Egle Spokaite, Kamilė Gudmonaitė.
When was Winter Thaw released and how long is it?
Winter Thaw was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Winter Thaw?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Winter Thaw was composed by Nicholas Hooper.
Is Winter Thaw based on a book or true story?
Winter Thaw is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Leo Tolstoy".