Roots of an Olive Tree
“Some calls stay with you...”
Synopsis
A devoted uncle and skilled 911 dispatcher faces a personal crisis when his niece calls the hotline, threatening to take her own life. As he fights to keep her talking, he must confront repressed trauma and reconcile with the past.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jonah Goolsby
Harrison
Dulce Cunha
Olivia
Toni Deckers
Dr. Brooks/Therapist
Shannon Scott
Taylor Adams/Call Taker
Leylanis Barton
Young Olivia
Alexandro Mejia
Walt Price/Supervisor
David Barasoain
Walt Price/Supervisor (voice)
Brandon Shenk
Harrison's Brother
Rafaella Arnaez
Caller 1 (voice)
Danny Burtless
Caller 2 (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Orange & Blue Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Devin Russell
- Screenplay & Story
- Devin Russell
- Original Score
- Ellis Hall
- Original Title
- Roots of an Olive Tree
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Budget
- $1K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Devin Russell
Devin Russell
Ellis Hall
Danny Burtless
Rafaella Arnaez
Caleb Clary
Department Leadership Roster
Devin Russell
Director
Caleb Clary
Producer
Danny Burtless
Director of Photography
Azhalia Pottinger
Production Design
Rafaella Arnaez
Editor
Devin Russell
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roots of an Olive Tree
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Roots of an Olive Tree about?
A devoted uncle and skilled 911 dispatcher faces a personal crisis when his niece calls the hotline, threatening to take her own life. As he fights to keep her talking, he must confront repressed trauma and reconcile with the past.
Who directed Roots of an Olive Tree?
Roots of an Olive Tree was directed by Devin Russell.
Who stars in Roots of an Olive Tree?
The principal cast of Roots of an Olive Tree includes Jonah Goolsby, Dulce Cunha, Toni Deckers, Shannon Scott, Leylanis Barton.
When was Roots of an Olive Tree released and how long is it?
Roots of an Olive Tree was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Roots of an Olive Tree?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Roots of an Olive Tree was composed by Ellis Hall.