Despite the Falling Snow (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2016, Despite the Falling Snow is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Shamim Sarif, running about 94 minutes. “You can betray your country but not your heart.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Despite the Falling Snow stars Rebecca Ferguson as Katya Grinkova / Lauren Grinkova, Sam Reid as Young Alexander Ivanov, Charles Dance as Old Alexander Ivanov and Antje Traue as Marina Rinskaya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Despite the Falling Snow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Despite the Falling Snow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Despite the Falling Snow tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Despite the Falling Snow (2016)?
- In US, Despite the Falling Snow is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Despite the Falling Snow worth watching?
- Despite the Falling Snow holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Despite the Falling Snow?
- Despite the Falling Snow stars Rebecca Ferguson, Sam Reid, Charles Dance, Antje Traue and Oliver Jackson-Cohen.
- When was Despite the Falling Snow released?
- Despite the Falling Snow was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.