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Under Jakob's Ladder

Based on a true story, 'Under Jakob's Ladder' is a full-length feature film that takes place in the Soviet Union during 1938. Jakob, a former teacher who lost his job due to the new Communist system, can only stand by and watch as the world around him slowly disintegrates and fear and suspicion rule the day. Like most of the men in his village, he soon finds himself in a Soviet prison. But it is there that he discovers that the freedom he craves might actually be found within the walls of his cell.

Top Cast

  • Christopher Elliott

    Christopher Elliott

    Nikolai

  • Sal Rendino

    Sal Rendino

    Bruno

  • Quentin McCuiston

    Quentin McCuiston

    Yasha

  • Matthew R. Staley

    Matthew R. Staley

    Karl

  • Sean Patrick Folster

    Sean Patrick Folster

    Yosif

  • Peter Iasillo Jr.

    Peter Iasillo Jr.

    Vovik

  • Chloe Roe

    Chloe Roe

    Marta

  • Victoria Bundonis

    Victoria Bundonis

    Rachel

  • Alexandra Tejeda Rieloff

    Alexandra Tejeda Rieloff

    Emma

Overview

Based on a true story, 'Under Jakob's Ladder' is a full-length feature film that takes place in the Soviet Union during 1938. Jakob, a former teacher who lost his job due to the new Communist system, can only stand by and watch as the world around him slowly disintegrates and fear and suspicion rule the day. Like most of the men in his village, he soon finds himself in a Soviet prison. But it is there that he discovers that the freedom he craves might actually be found within the walls of his cell.

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