The Ladder
“WELCOME TO YOUR NEW BEGINNING.”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$22K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emilio Miguel Torres
- Screenplay & Story
- Emilio Miguel Torres
- Original Score
- Tristan Harris, Josué Vera, Simon J. Li
- Original Title
- The Ladder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Budget
- $22K
- Production Studios
- Torres Productions LLC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emilio Miguel Torres
Emilio Miguel Torres
Tristan Harris, Josué Vera, Simon J. Li
Tobias Romero
Alexandria Hellman, Niko Guardado, Maggie Barry, Miguel Torres
Department Leadership Roster
Emilio Miguel Torres
Director
Tobias Romero
Director of Photography
Alexandria Hellman
Producer
Maggie Barry
Producer
Miguel Torres
Producer
Emilio Miguel Torres
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Ladder.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ladder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ladder 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 directed The Ladder?
The Ladder was directed by Emilio Miguel Torres.
Who stars in The Ladder?
The principal cast of The Ladder includes Keith Smith, Jeff Karlson, Heidi Poet, Connor Wodehouse, Katherine Tatsuda.
When was The Ladder released and how long is it?
The Ladder was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ladder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ladder was composed by Tristan Harris, Josué Vera, Simon J. Li.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ladder?
The Ladder holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).