Drama,Romance
Lithuania,United States of America
Ashes in the Snow is a historical drama film directed by Marius A. Markevicius and based on Ruta Sepetys' novel Between Shades of Gray. It tells the story of Lina Vilkas, a 16-year-old girl who is taken from her home by Soviet secret police and sent to a labor camp in Siberia with her mother, brother and a group of Lithuanians.
The film depicts the harsh and inhumane conditions faced by Lina and her fellow prisoners, including forced labor, starvation, and brutal treatment by the guards. Despite the terrible conditions, Lina becomes driven to record her experiences, and starts sketching the people and places around her.
As time passes, Lina comes to rely on her art as a way to cope with the trauma of her situation. She hides her drawings in the hope that they might one day be discovered, serving as a testament to what happened to her and her people.
Throughout the film, Lina's story is interwoven with flashbacks to her life before the deportation, providing a stark contrast to the horrors she has endured. The film is a powerful and emotional portrayal of a forgotten chapter in history and a tribute to the strength and resilience of the human spirit.
