The Last Rung on the Ladder

Larry vowed to protect his sister. When that promise is broken, he must navigate through his grief and learn to live with the guilt.

Cast

Chris Peterson

as Larry

Chantel Frizzell

as Kat

Jonathan Holbrook

as Father

Connor Heilborn

as Bagel Guy

Ellison Pipe

as Young Kat

Lane Nixon

as Young Larry

Daniel Anderson

as The Priest

Ren Caldwell

as Grief Group Member

Ren Caldwell

as Grief Group Member

Rafe James Wadleigh

as Grief Group Member

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