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Winter Thaw (2016): Cast

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Winter Thaw is a 2016 fantasy drama directed by Adam Thomas Anderegg, starring John Rhys-Davies as Martin Avdeitch, Šarūnas Zenkevičius and Simonas Dovidauskas. It runs 52 minutes.

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Winter Thaw (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
52 min
Genres
Drama , Fantasy , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Winter Thaw About?

The premise of Winter Thaw without spoilers.

Set in late nineteenth-century Russia, this holiday special follows Martin Avdeitch, a shoemaker burdened by grief. He struggles to find hope and must learn to trust in the kindness of others and faith. Based on Leo Tolstoy’s short story “Martin the Cobbler,” the film stars John Rhys-Davies and offers a heartwarming exploration of compassion and resilience during a challenging time.

Winter Thaw Themes & Keywords

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  • christmas
  • past
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Cast & crew

Winter Thaw Cast & Characters

John Rhys-Davies leads the cast as Martin Avdeitch, with Šarūnas Zenkevičius as Anton Avdeitch and Simonas Dovidauskas as Younger Martin Avdeitch. Directed by Adam Thomas Anderegg; 15 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Adam Thomas Anderegg

More films directed by Adam Thomas Anderegg: Instrument of War and Charly.

Full filmography

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FAQ

Winter Thaw FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Winter Thaw, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Winter Thaw?

Winter Thaw runs 52 minutes.

When was Winter Thaw released?

Winter Thaw was released on November 24, 2016.

Who directed Winter Thaw?

Winter Thaw was directed by Adam Thomas Anderegg.

More films by Adam Thomas Anderegg

Who is in the cast of Winter Thaw?

Winter Thaw stars John Rhys-Davies as Martin Avdeitch, Šarūnas Zenkevičius as Anton Avdeitch and Simonas Dovidauskas as Younger Martin Avdeitch, among 15 credited actors.

Does Winter Thaw have a post-credit scene?

No. Winter Thaw has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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