On the Line
“Don't wait until it's too late.”
Synopsis
With the end of the world steadily approaching, pathetic and directionless Cris must face all his biggest regrets in life through the ultimate bucket list, which includes one important item: calling his mom.
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ON THE LINE | Animated Short Film 2026
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-05-10
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jadema
Cris
Michel Hannan
Cris's Mom
Pooya Nasserian
Mr. Spectacular #2 (Actor)
Bhin Ryu
Mr. Spectacular #1 (Actor)
Anna Huang
Mr. Spectacular #1 & #2 (Voice)
Dorie Zhang
Mr. Wolf
Basil G
Motivational Speaker
Betty Jiang
Mr. Spectacular's Mom (Actor)
Roya Hmood
Mr. Spectacular's Mom (Voice)
Matin Farhan
Newscaster
Release History & Theatrical Window
There is no confirmed release date for the film. It is estimated to release late 2025 to early 2026.
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roya Hmood, Matin Farhan
- Screenplay & Story
- Amelia Kim, Dorie Zhang, Bhin Ryu
- Original Title
- On the Line
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roya Hmood, Matin Farhan
Amelia Kim, Dorie Zhang, Bhin Ryu
Department Leadership Roster
Roya Hmood
Director
Matin Farhan
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Recommended For Young Children • Mature Theme
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Frequently Asked Questions About On the Line
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What is On the Line about?
With the end of the world steadily approaching, pathetic and directionless Cris must face all his biggest regrets in life through the ultimate bucket list, which includes one important item: calling his mom.
Who directed On the Line?
On the Line was directed by Roya Hmood, Matin Farhan.
Who stars in On the Line?
The principal cast of On the Line includes Jadema, Michel Hannan, Pooya Nasserian, Bhin Ryu, Anna Huang.
When was On the Line released and how long is it?
On the Line was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for On the Line?
On the Line holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).