Before Snowfall (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2013, Before Snowfall is a drama film directed by Hisham Zaman, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Before Snowfall starts with a dramatic escape: Eighteen year-old Nermin runs away from her wedding in a village in Iraqi Kurdistan. Being the elder of the family, her younger brother Siyar becomes responsible for finding her and restoring the family reputation. The mission proves a dangerous one for the inexperienced Siyar. First stop is Istanbul, where he meets Elvin, a young girl who becomes his travel companion. On the way from east to west, through Europe and all the way to Norway, Siyar comes to realize his own need for respect, and for love.
Who’s in it. Before Snowfall stars Abdullah Taher, Bahar Ozen, Suzan Ilir and Billey Dimirtas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Before Snowfall 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 Before Snowfall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Before Snowfall tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Before Snowfall (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Before Snowfall change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Before Snowfall worth watching?
- Before Snowfall holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Before Snowfall?
- Before Snowfall stars Abdullah Taher, Bahar Ozen, Suzan Ilir, Billey Dimirtas and Eva Medusa Gühne.
- When was Before Snowfall released?
- Before Snowfall was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.