When a group of college students discovers the secrets of the RMS Republic and its hidden treasure, they unwittingly awaken the spirits of the past and must navigate a series of deadly traps inspired by ancient myths to claim the Czar of Russia’s gold, all while being pursued by a rival group with their own sinister agenda.

SYNOPSIS:

TITLE: THE CZAR’S GOLD

FORMAT: FEATURE

GENRE: FAMILY/ACTION/ADVENTURE

Tagline: In the quest for gold, the past holds more than just treasure.

TONAL COMPS: INDIANA JONES / THE GOONIES / CASPER

The Czar’s Gold

By Simon Hartwell

A lost ship. A hidden treasure. A deadly myth reborn.

On a fog-choked January night in 1909, the RMS Republic vanishes beneath the icy waves off the coast of Georgia—along with her secret cargo: the Czar of Russia’s gold. Officially, she carried only communiqués. Unofficially, her hold was filled with billions in newly minted American gold coins.

Over a century later, three ambitious university students stumble upon the legend in the notes of their eccentric professor. Convinced they’ve found the key to the treasure, they break into his home to claim it—only to discover the house is alive with more than secrets.

Ghosts of the past linger. Simon, Caroline, and little Laura—siblings trapped between time—aren’t about to let the gold fall into the wrong hands.

But the treasure is protected by more than spirits. Hidden beneath the house lies a gauntlet of deadly traps, drawn from the ancient trials of Odysseus. One by one, the intruders fall. And as betrayal fractures the group, the last survivors must decide: chase the gold—or escape with their lives?

Spine-tingling, heart-racing, and laced with magic, The Czar’s Gold is a supernatural adventure where history, myth, and time collide. Perfect for fans of The 39 Clues and National Treasure.

Thank you for your time

Simon