Description:

Born from a drop of blood in a flutter of apple blossoms, and framed in ebony, a young girl named Snow White becomes the blessing of a loving peasant couple, John and Josephine. But with her birth comes a curse and the end of her mother's life. Left alone with an infant daughter, John braves a brutal winter in search of food for his starving angel. Salvation comes unexpectedly when the father's tears melt the frozen tomb of a bewitched creature, the Green-Eyed One. In thanks, the insinuating beast grants John three wishes: nourishment for Snow White, a kingdom in which to raise his family and a queen by his side. But John's cause for celebration is short-lived. For the Green-Eyed One has devious plans for the well-being of his own family. Owing his loathsome spellcasting daughter, Elspeth, a long-awaited wish, he encourages her desires for appointment to the throne. A kingdom to rule is hers for the waiting, the new King John is hers for the belittling and a luscious little ...

Directed By:

Caroline Thompson

Written By:

Jacob Grimm (story) (as The Brothers Grimm), Wilhelm Grimm (story) (as The Brothers Grimm), 2 more credits

Genres:

Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Release Date:

17 March 2002 (USA)

Language:

English

Runtime:

93 min

Origin/Country:

Canada | USA | Germany

Shooting Location:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Company Credits Production Co: