The Ladder (2021)
Overview
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $4,465.00 |
| Original Language | ro |
| Popularity | 0.559 |
Directed By
Vlad Păunescu
Crew
Vlad Păunescu
Constantin Chelba
Vlad Păunescu
Alexandru Sterian
Mihai Cosmin Popa
Corina Stavilă
Miruna Gheorghiu
Vlad Păunescu
Sorin Dima
TOP 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
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