This is a movie which focuses on faith. Based in 1938 in the Soviet Union, Jakob (Jeff Stewart) is a former teacher who loses his job and winds up in prison for his faith. He is physically and verbally abused for his belief in God. Several prisoners come up with a plan as they remember Jakob’s ladder in the Bible and decide to use this idea in a unique way to escape prison.
The themes include perseverance, keeping one’s faith during trials, and family devotion. The story is a bit depressing at times but shows what one man can do and the difference he can make by keeping his faith. We are happy to award our Dove Seal for ages twelve plus to this DVD.
