Winter Thaw

Winter Thaw

2016 · 52 min · Drama, Family, Fantasy

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.

Directed by Adam Thomas Anderegg · Written by Joseph Clay

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