The Ladder (2021)
When no one cares
Based on true events, The Ladder follows the spiritual journey of Andrei, a sensitive, socially awkward young man who turns to acting in his search for true happiness. After the fall of communism, he is blinded by the illusion of freedom and democracy and faces a series of brutal events that have deeply marked Romania's recent history. Finding comfort in playing the part of Aliosa in a stage adaptation of The Karamazov Brothers, he becomes closer and closer to his character, gradually discovering the way to understanding divinity.
Director: Vlad Păunescu
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 137 min
Release Date: July 30, 2021
Cast
- Eduard Trifa - Andrei
- Ana Maria Guran - Anda
- Eduard Adam - Miner
- Catalin Babliuc - Miner
- Ioana Bugarin - The student
- Toma Cuzin - Stefan Deleanu
- Magda Catone - Mrs. Iordache
- Constantin Codrescu - Priest Necula
- Gabriel Costan - Miner
- Bogdan Cotlet - Horia Făinaru
Screenplay
Editing: Corina Stavilă, Mihai Cosmin Popa
Production: Castel Films, Castel Film, Central Casting Romania, Savier Medical
Country: Romania
Language: Français, Română, Pусский
Box Office: $4,465
Original Language: ro
Themes
Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Stories of Hope and Redemption
Keywords
freedom
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ladder about?
- Based on true events, The Ladder follows the spiritual journey of Andrei, a sensitive, socially awkward young man who turns to acting in his search for true happiness. After the fall of communism, he is blinded by the illusion of freedom and democracy and faces a series of brutal events that have deeply marked Romania's recent history. Finding comfort in playing the part of Aliosa in a stage adaptation of The Karamazov Brothers, he becomes closer and closer to his character, gradually discovering the way to understanding divinity.
- Who directed The Ladder?
- The Ladder was directed by Vlad Păunescu.
- Who stars in The Ladder?
- The Ladder stars Eduard Trifa, Ana Maria Guran, Eduard Adam, Catalin Babliuc, Ioana Bugarin, Toma Cuzin.
- How long is The Ladder?
- The Ladder has a runtime of 2h 17m (137 minutes).
- What genre is The Ladder?
- The Ladder is a Drama, History film.
- How much did The Ladder gross?
- The Ladder grossed $4,465 worldwide.
- Where was The Ladder produced?
- The Ladder was produced in Romania.
- What are the themes of The Ladder?
- The themes of The Ladder include: Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Stories of Hope and Redemption.