Under Jakob's Ladder (2011)

Name: Under Jakob's Ladder
Genre: Drama, War
Released: 2011
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 4.5
Cast: Christopher Elliott, Sal Rendino, Quentin McCuiston, Matthew R. Staley, Sean Patrick Folster

1h 38m United States of America

Drama War

Plot

Set in the Soviet Union in 1938, 'Under Jakob's Ladder' follows the harrowing journey of Jakob, a former teacher ousted by the oppressive Communist regime. As fear and paranoia envelop his village, Jakob becomes yet another victim, ending up in a Soviet prison. However, amid the bleakness of incarceration, he begins to unearth a profound sense of freedom and self-discovery within the confines of his cell. This poignant tale, inspired by true events, explores the resilience of the human spirit in the face of tyranny and despair.

Cast

Christopher Elliott Sal Rendino Quentin McCuiston Matthew R. Staley Sean Patrick Folster Peter Iasillo Jr. Chloe Roe Victoria Bundonis Alexandra Tejeda Rieloff Ken Jennings Stass Klassen Grzegorz Kowalczyk Philip Willingham Horacio F. Lazo Steven Roe