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The Ladder

NR202216mEmilio Miguel Torres

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"WELCOME TO YOUR NEW BEGINNING."

In the twilight of his life, an aging Alaskan fisherman must decide between accepting old age or restarting his life with a mysterious new scientific procedure. The original short film that the 2025 feature film is based on.

Science FictionDrama
IslandBoatFishermanLadderFamily DinnerAlaskaSalmon

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What is The Ladder (2022) about?

In the twilight of his life, an aging Alaskan fisherman must decide between accepting old age or restarting his life with a mysterious new scientific procedure. The original short film that the 2025 feature film is based on.

Who stars in The Ladder?

The Ladder stars Keith Smith (Arthur), Jeff Karlson (Ryan), Heidi Poet (Emily), Connor Wodehouse (Young Joe), Katherine Tatsuda (Doctor). The film was directed by Emilio Miguel Torres.

How long is The Ladder?

The Ladder has a runtime of 16 min and premiered in 2022. It is rated NR.

Where can I watch The Ladder?

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