Why it may be worth watching
- Winter Thaw combines Drama and Family elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes John Rhys-Davies, Karl Johnson, Valentin Novopolskij.
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Winter Thaw
In late nineteenth-century Russia, Martin Avdeitch is a humble shoemaker whose life has been characterized by grief. Martin must find the courage to look outside himself and trust in the goodness of God. This BYUtv original holiday special is based on Leo Tolstoy's short story, "Martin the Cobbler," and stars John Rhys-Davies.
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Cast
John Rhys-DaviesMartin Avdeitch
Karl JohnsonStepanovich
Valentin NovopolskijPyotr
Egle SpokaiteDunyasha
Kamilė GudmonaitėIrina
Šarūnas ZenkevičiusAnton Avdeitch
Simonas DovidauskasYounger Martin Avdeitch
Ieva AndrejevaitėRaisa
Paulius MarkevičiusMikhail Leskov
Clotilde RigaudApple Woman
Antanas SurgailisSergei
Nojus StankevciusStreet Urchin
Vaidotas MartinaitisYakov
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Best suited to viewers looking for Drama, Family, Fantasy. Its shorter runtime also makes it easier to fit into one sitting.
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