The Comrades of Summer

Joe Mantegna plays Sparky, a former baseball coach who is hired to coach the Russian national baseball team.

Natalya Negoda portrays Tanya, a local interpreter who assists Sparky in navigating the cultural differences.

Mark Rolston takes on the role of Voronov, a strict Russian baseball official who initially opposes Sparky's methods.

John Fleck plays Milov, a member of the Russian national baseball team who becomes a key player under Sparky's coaching.

Eric Allan Kramer portrays Boris, a burly player on the Russian team who struggles to adapt to Sparky's coaching style.

Ian Tracey plays Andy, a young Russian baseball player who forms a close bond with Sparky.

Michael Lerner portrays George, a wealthy American businessman who sponsors the Russian baseball team.

Jay Brazeau plays Tom, one of Sparky's friends who accompanies him on the coaching trip to Russia.

Dwight Koss portrays Jack, a baseball scout who accompanies Sparky to Russia in search of talent.

David Berner is the Director of the Russian national baseball team who initially hires Sparky to coach their team.

Garry Chalk plays Ump, the umpire for the Russian games who often clashes with Sparky.

Roark Critchlow portrays Petra, a Russian journalist who covers the story of Sparky coaching the national team.