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.

Cast

Christopher Elliott

Nikolai

Sal Rendino

Bruno

Quentin McCuiston

Yasha

Matthew R. Staley

Karl

Sean Patrick Folster

Yosif

Peter Iasillo Jr.

Vovik

Chloe Roe

Marta

Victoria Bundonis

Rachel

Alexandra Tejeda Rieloff

Emma

Ken Jennings

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