Subtitle The Saratov Approach -

The film follows and Elder Andrew Propst , two missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , serving in Saratov, Russia in 1998.

The film (2013) is a dramatic thriller directed by Garrett Batty that depicts the real-life kidnapping of two American missionaries in Russia. Plot & Story Overview subtitle The Saratov Approach

Held for five days in a cramped room, the missionaries rely on prayer and their faith to maintain hope. They eventually attempt to befriend their younger captor, Nikolai, using techniques from the book How to Win Friends and Influence People . The film follows and Elder Andrew Propst ,

Lured to an apartment under the guise of meeting someone interested in their message, they are beaten, handcuffed, and taken to a remote location. They eventually attempt to befriend their younger captor,

Sergei ultimately releases the elders in a snowy field, sparing their lives after noticing a tattoo-like marking they had drawn on their hands to match his own—a symbol of loyalty. Film Details