From the Snow (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1993, From the Snow is a drama film directed by Sotiris Goritsas, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. This highly acclaimed drama from Greek writer/director Sotiris Goritsas, inspired by the Sotiris Dimitriou short story, represented Greece as an official selection for the 1994 Cannes Film Festival Directors' Fortnight. It concerns two young Greek men seeking refuge in Albania. Thomas (Vassilis Eleftheriadis) and Achilleas (Ierassimos Skiadaeressis) make an illegal late-night run at the Greek border, joined by young Nikos (Antonis Manolas), a child whose mother had been killed by Albanian guards. Returning to Athens, they find that the land they had missed and dreamed of so often has changed, refusing to accept the returning refugees or even see them as Greek -- the locals refer to the trio as "Albanians" throughout the film. Demoralized and disillusioned, Thomas is accidentally killed while working at a building site to make ends meet, and Achilleas and Nikos decide to return to their Albanian village rather than stay in an Athens, which clearly has no place for them anymore.
Who’s in it. From the Snow stars Gerasimos Skiadaresis as Ahilleas Nasios, Vasias Eleftheriadis as Thomas Lekkas, Andonis Manolas as Nikos and Mania Papadimitriou as Katerina Drosou, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, From the Snow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch From the Snow page.
If you liked it. Fans of From the Snow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch From the Snow (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for From the Snow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is From the Snow worth watching?
- From the Snow holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in From the Snow?
- From the Snow stars Gerasimos Skiadaresis, Vasias Eleftheriadis, Andonis Manolas, Mania Papadimitriou and Lazaros Andreou.
- When was From the Snow released?
- From the Snow was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.