
Ashes in the Snow
One girl's voice breaks the silence of history
Directed by Marius Markevicius
Produced by Tauras Films, Sorrento Productions
A somber coming-of-age drama about a young artist's survival and resistance during Stalin's deportations, anchored by intimate character bonds amid historical atrocity.
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.
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Is Ashes in the Snow sad? Yes, very. More sad than 92% of films.
Is Ashes in the Snow scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Is Ashes in the Snow easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Does Ashes in the Snow end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 61% of films.
Is Ashes in the Snow violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Like Ashes in the Snow
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Ashes in the Snow
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Ashes in the Snow, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Ashes in the Snow, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Ashes in the Snow, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































