Zack Gottsagen and Anna Enger Ritch Star in New Film
Actors Zack Gottsagen and Anna Enger Ritch will star as siblings in the romantic comedy A Reason to Stay, which director Rippin Sindher recently filmed in Ohio.
Production Wraps in Ohio
Principal photography for the project concluded recently in the state of Ohio. The film reunites Zack Gottsagen with TVACOM Films producer David Thies following their work on The Peanut Butter Falcon. Anna Enger Ritch plays his sister Sophie, while Kelli A. White serves as a producer alongside Promised The Moon Productions. Other producers are Katie Cassidy, William Thies, Melanie Forchetti and Amy Russ.
Story Involves Animal Shelter
According to the official logline, Zach is a young man with Down syndrome assisting in operations at his family's failing animal shelter. His sister Sophie returns home after their mother dies to confront the life she left behind. A surprise encounter with an ex-partner compels her to choose between returning to her scheduled path or accepting another opportunity back home. Spencer Neville also appears in the cast of this feature directorial debut for Sindher.
Sundance Institute Fellowship
Director Rippin Sindher was named one of seven fellows for the Sundance Institute's Cultural Impact Residency in April. She previously broke out with her 2025 short titled Flight 182 before making this feature film. Producer Kelli A. White said Zack possesses a rare talent for delivering honesty and emotional reality on film.
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