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The Thaw

6.019311h 5mMovieDrama

A story about capitalistic corruption in a small village and the personal struggles of Anka (Vera Marinich) as she is pregnant and abandoned by her lover.

DirectorBoris Barnet
WritersSergey Yevlakhov·O. Meleg

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Cast · Directed by Boris Barnet

VMVera Marinich
Vera Marinich
Anka
AZ
Aleksandr Zhukov
Okulov
SP
Sergey Pryanishnikov
Tarakanov
AM
Andrey Martynov
Semyon
YAYelena Anufriyeva
Yelena Anufriyeva
Woman

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The Thaw — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Thaw?

The Thaw isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Thaw on Netflix?

No, The Thaw is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is The Thaw on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Thaw isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Thaw for free?

The Thaw isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Thaw?

The Thaw hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 8, 1931. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.