Despite the falling snow
(Favourites DVDs)

Extras to be confirmed, Region 2, 1 disc(s), Interactive menus, Languages (English)

Made in 2016

Based on the book by Shamim Sarif

Cast: Rebecca Ferguson, Antje Traue, Charles Dance, Thure Lindhardt, Anthony Head, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Sam Reid, Amy Nuttall, Trudie Styler, Ben Batt

Credits: music, Rachel Portman; cinematographer, David Johnson

Cold War thriller based on the book by Shamim Sarif, who also directs. In 1950s Moscow, communist Katya (Rebecca Ferguson) covertly spies for the Americans in the midst of the Cold War arms race. Her most important assignment to date involves extracting intelligence from prodigal government star Alexander (Sam Reid), although complications arise when she finds herself falling in love with him. Katya is forced to reconcile her love for Alexander with her beliefs about communism, leading her to make the greatest possible sacrifice - her life. The story melds 1950s Russia with Alexander's life 30 years on as he uncovers the truth about Katya. The cast also includes Charles Dance, Thure Lindhardt and Antje Traue.

BBFC code: 12