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Ashes in the Snow

2018·Movie
1h 39min

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, growing up, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

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About

One girl's voice breaks the silence of history

The coming-of-age tale of 16-year-old Lina Vilkas who is deported to Siberia amid Stalin's reign of terror in the Baltic region during WWII. An aspiring artist, she secretly documents her harrowing journey with her drawings.
Historical DramaWWIIBaltic DeportationComing-of-AgeArtistic ExpressionResilienceTragedySurvivalPolitical Oppression

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Ashes in the Snow legally?

Ashes in the Snow is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ashes in the Snow worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 42). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ashes in the Snow rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Ashes in the Snow?

1 h 39 min

Ashes in the Snow runs 1 h 39 min.

Is Ashes in the Snow based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ashes in the Snow?

Critics49
Audiences69

Not quite. Audiences rate Ashes in the Snow higher (69) than critics (49). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Ashes in the Snow in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Lithuania, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Ashes in the Snow?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ashes in the Snow in 28 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.