Despite the Falling Snow
2016, English. Directed by Shamim Sarif.
You can betray your country but not your heart.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
Start now and it ends at ….
Snoozefest
Your time is worth more.
5.7/10 from 104 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Despite the Falling Snow
Despite the Falling Snow isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
Free
Pluto TVRent
Amazon VideoBuy
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Shamim SarifDirector
- Rebecca FergusonKatya Grinkova / Lauren Grinkova
- Sam ReidYoung Alexander Ivanov
- Charles DanceOld Alexander Ivanov
- Antje TraueMarina Rinskaya
- Oliver Jackson-CohenYoung Misha Ardonov
- Anthony Stewart HeadOld Misha Ardonov
- Thure LindhardtDimtri
- Ben BattOleg
- Jelena GavrilovićSvetlana
- Amy NuttallMaya
- Imogen DainesJackie
- Miloš TimotijevićCast
Details
- Released
- 29 January 2016
- Country
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Shamim Sarif
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What Despite the Falling Snow is based on
Despite the Falling Snow is based on Despite the Falling Snow (2004) by Shamim Sarif.
2004
Despite the Falling Snow
By Shamim Sarif
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
If you liked Despite the Falling Snow
Notorious
1946 · 7.7/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Russia House
1990 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Tamarind Seed
1974 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
K-19: The Widowmaker
2002 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Bridge of Spies
2015 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Courier
2020 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Caveman's Valentine
2001 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Mata Hari
1931 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Remember
2015 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Reds
1981 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Despite the Falling Snow: quick answers
Is Despite the Falling Snow worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 104 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Despite the Falling Snow?
Despite the Falling Snow runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Despite the Falling Snow have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Despite the Falling Snow. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Despite the Falling Snow parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Despite the Falling Snow is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Despite the Falling Snow on?
Despite the Falling Snow isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Despite the Falling Snow?
If you liked Despite the Falling Snow, try Notorious, The Russia House, The Tamarind Seed.
Who directed Despite the Falling Snow?
Despite the Falling Snow (2016) was directed by Shamim Sarif and stars Rebecca Ferguson, Sam Reid, Charles Dance.
What is Despite the Falling Snow based on?
Despite the Falling Snow is based on Despite the Falling Snow (2004) by Shamim Sarif.