The Saratov Approach (2013)
An inspirational true story. On what seemed like any other day, Elders Travis Tuttle (Corbin Allred) and Andrew Propst (Maclain Nelson) are approached by Nikolai (Nikita Bogolyubov) to teach a friend. But then the missionaries experience the unimaginable - they are kidnapped, beaten, and held for ransom. While their families, friends, and the world pray for their safe release, Tuttle and Propst are tested physically, emotionally, and most of all spiritually.
Director: Garrett Batty
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Corbin Allred as Elder Tuttle |
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Maclain Nelson as Elder Propst |
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Nikita Bogolyubov as Nikolai |
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Alex Veadov as Sergei |
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Jennifer Erekson as Mary Propst |
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Bruce Newbold as Lee Propst |
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Peggy Matheson as Donna Tuttle |
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Paul Mulder as Mr. Tuttle |
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Brett Merritt as Mark Larsen |
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Bart Johnson as Senator Smith |
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Shawn Carter as Agent Ross |
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Rocky Myers as Agent Miller |
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Brit Server as Agent Garza |
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Christopher S. Clark as Agent Bair |
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Dale Dixon as News Anchor |
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William Rubio as News Anchor |
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Vladimir Movchan as Vladdy |
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Eduard Dzhafarov as Saratov Branch President |
| Directing | Garrett Batty | Director |
| Writing | Garrett Batty | Writer |
| Editing | Connor O'Malley | Editor |
| Production | Heather Reid | Production Designer |
| Production | Jonathan T. Turner | Producer |
| Production | Jake Van Wagoner | Producer |
| Production | Maclain Nelson | Producer |
| Sound | Robert Allen Elliott | Music Producer |
| Camera | Jeremy Prusso | Director of Photography |