'When Love’s Sorrow Plays Again' Cast: Meet the Actors Behind the Emotional ReelShort Drama

The ReelShort drama features a cast led by Anna Stadler and Ryan Vincent, whose characters carry the weight of love, sacrifice, and difficult choices.

"When Love’s Sorrow Plays Again" brings together a group of actors who help tell a story about love, sacrifice, and second chances.

The short-form drama follows a once-promising violinist whose life changes after a heartbreaking decision, showing how loss and determination shape her journey forward.

Here’s a closer look at the "When Love's Sorrow Plays Again" cast on and off-screen.

Ryan Vincent and Anna Stadler in "When Love's Sorrow Plays Again" | Source: instagram/reelshortapp

Anna Stadler as Christy Lane

Leading the "When Love’s Sorrow Plays Again" cast is Anna Stadler, who plays Christy Lane, a talented violinist whose life takes a dramatic turn after she sacrifices her future for the man she loves.

In the story, Christy is a rising musician whose promising career is cut short after she makes a difficult decision to help her longtime boyfriend, Henry. That choice costs her both her reputation and the future she once dreamed of, forcing her to rebuild her life from the ground up.

Anna Stadler as Christy Lane playing the violin opposite Ryan Vincent as Henry Cole in "When Love's Sorrow Plays Again" | Source: instagram/reelshortapp

Stadler’s connection to performing began early. She started writing and performing short plays for family and friends when she was just six years old. In an interview with Texas Lifestyle Magazine, she recalled a childhood performance that helped spark her passion for acting:

“I specifically remember being in a play in first grade as the rat Templeton in Charlotte’s Web, and the laughter of the audience felt like no other feeling before; somehow, from that moment, I just knew it was my destiny.”

She later performed in musical theatre during middle and high school before transitioning into film and television roles.

Stadler has since appeared in several projects, including "Obsessed with His Silent Bride," "Fated to Find You," and the Netflix film "Back in Action" alongside Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz.

Ryan Vincent as Henry Cole

Ryan Vincent stars opposite Stadler as Henry Cole, Christy’s longtime boyfriend whose illness becomes the turning point of the story.

Henry refuses a treatment that would require him to end his relationship with Christy. Faced with an impossible situation, she makes a painful decision that separates them and changes both of their lives.

A kissing scene between Anna Stadler as Christy Lane and Ryan Vincent as Henry Cole in "When Love's Sorrow Plays Again" | Source: instagram/reelshortapp

Vincent is an American actor, writer, and producer who has become a familiar face in vertical dramas. His credits include several short-form series such as "Single Mom by Mistake: CEO Wife by Fate," "Three Strikes, Dad’s Out," "The Billionaire’s Ugly Wife," and "A Sweet Contract with the Mafia Boss."

In an interview, Vincent shared how much he enjoys working in the vertical drama space:

“I say this phrase all the time. I feel like I’m on a gravy train with biscuit wheels. It is so awesome! I love it.”

He also said the format allowed him to spend nearly 200 days filming in a single year, giving him the chance to constantly work and grow as an actor.

Dina Yarkina as Sabrina West

Dina Yarkina appears in the series as Sabrina West, a wealthy heiress who becomes one of the biggest obstacles between Christy and Henry.

In the story, Sabrina is introduced as the woman Henry’s father hopes he will marry instead of Christy. Ambitious and determined to get what she wants, Sabrina refuses to back down and repeatedly tries to keep the two lovers apart.

Her schemes and persistence make her one of the main antagonists in the drama, constantly creating new problems for Christy and Henry.

Yarkina was born and raised in Kharkiv, Ukraine, before moving to Los Angeles to study acting at the AMDA College of Performing Arts. Before pursuing acting, she was passionate about ballroom dance and still enjoys creative hobbies such as painting and writing poetry.

Her other screen credits include "Netflix & Chills" and "Fated to My Rival’s Alpha Father."

Vanessa Bezrodnaya as Elizabeth

Bezrodnaya has a background in both acting and music. She was born in Lübeck, Germany, and raised in Semey, Kazakhstan before continuing her studies in the United States. She graduated from California State University, Fullerton in 2024 with a degree in Musical Theatre Performance.

Her musical talent has also brought international recognition. She was a finalist in several music competitions across Europe and Asia and was named Absolute Champion of the World at the World Championships of Performing Arts in Los Angeles.

In addition to "When Love’s Sorrow Plays Again," she has appeared in projects such as "Mother-in-Law Steals My Mr. Right."

Other actors appearing in "When Love’s Sorrow Plays Again" include: Stephanie Strakhova as Anna (IMDb) and Art Roberts as the homeless man.

"When Love's Sorrow Plays Again" began streaming on ReelShort on February 21, 2026.