Despite the Falling Snow (2017): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Despite the Falling Snow is a 2017 drama thriller directed by Shamim Sarif. It is based on Despite the Falling Snow by Shamim Sarif. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $107,257 worldwide. Critics gave it 9% on Rotten Tomatoes and 33 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Shamim Sarif
- Original language
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English - Studio
- CARU Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Despite the Falling Snow About?
The premise of Despite the Falling Snow without spoilers, adapted from Despite the Falling Snow by Shamim Sarif. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1959 Moscow, Katya leads a secret life as an American spy while captivating those around her with her mysterious charm. Her carefully constructed world is challenged when she falls for Alexander, a devoted Communist. Torn between duty and desire, Katya finds herself entangled in a web of loyalty and deception. Years later, in the 1990s New York, a shocking truth emerges that only Alexander is able to uncover.
Despite the Falling Snow Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- espionage
- woman kisses a woman
- love
- spy
- cold war
- female spy
- communism
- love triangle
- 20th century
- title directed by female
- art exhibition
- lesbian
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- artist
- moscow russia
- government secret
- defection
- soviet union
- f rated
- russia
- based on novel
The Director of Despite the Falling Snow
Directed by Shamim Sarif.
- Director Shamim Sarif
More from Shamim Sarif
More films directed by Shamim Sarif: Polarized, A House On Fire, I Can’t Think Straight and The World Unseen.
Despite the Falling Snow Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Despite the Falling Snow 9% on Rotten Tomatoes and 33 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 9% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 45%
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Metacritic 33 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 57% User score
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Letterboxd 2.7 /5
2 ratings
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Despite the Falling Snow Plot Summary
What happens in Despite the Falling Snow from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film intricately weaves together two narratives that span across three decades, revealing the complexities of the post-Stalinist Soviet Union and the early 1990s Russia. Set against the backdrop of this tumultuous period, we are introduced to Katya, a young woman whose life was irrevocably changed by the Great Purge. Although she outwardly adheres to communist principles, she secretly resents the regime and works in collaboration with American intelligence.
Her confidant, Misha, is essential in supporting her secretive endeavors by providing crucial intelligence for the Americans. In the course of their operations, Katya encounters Sasha, a charismatic and influential figure within the Kremlin. Misha persuades Katya to marry Sasha, thereby giving her access to vital information from the core of his circle.
Full summary
The whole story of Despite the Falling Snow, scene by scene
Despite the Falling Snow Box Office
Despite the Falling Snow grossed $107,257 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$107.3K
- International
- $107.3K
Despite the Falling Snow Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Despite the Falling Snow.
How Well Do You Know Despite the Falling Snow?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What significant event altered Katya's life?
Cars in Despite the Falling Snow
15 cars on screen, including the 1963 Lincoln Continental and the 1958 Moskvitch 402.
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1963 Lincoln Continental Important role -
1958 Moskvitch 402 Important role -
1959 GAZ M-13 Chaika Minor role -
1961 Leyland Royal Tiger Worldmaster Minor role
Despite the Falling Snow Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Cuando cae la nieve” and “Den ryska spionen”.
- Also known as
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- Cuando cae la nieve
- Den ryska spionen
- 愛の亡命
- Yağan Kara Rağmen
- Несмотря на падающий снег
- 폴링 스노우
- למרות השלג היורד
- Venäläinen vakooja
- Malgré la neige qui tombe
- Dacára esőnek, hónak
- 尽管雪落
- Въпреки падащия сняг
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- Falling Snow - Zwischen Liebe und Verrat
- Apesar de Tudo
- La spia russa
- Quan cau la neu
- レッド・エージェント 愛の亡命
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Despite the Falling Snow FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Despite the Falling Snow, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Despite the Falling Snow?
Despite the Falling Snow runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Despite the Falling Snow released?
Despite the Falling Snow was released on March 31, 2017.
Who directed Despite the Falling Snow?
Despite the Falling Snow was directed by Shamim Sarif.
More films by Shamim Sarif How much did Despite the Falling Snow make at the box office?
Despite the Falling Snow grossed $107,257 worldwide.
How is Despite the Falling Snow rated?
Despite the Falling Snow has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 9% on Rotten Tomatoes, 33 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Is Despite the Falling Snow based on a book?
Yes. Despite the Falling Snow is adapted from Despite the Falling Snow by Shamim Sarif.
Does Despite the Falling Snow have a post-credit scene?
No. Despite the Falling Snow has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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