

On The Line
2023-05-15 · 74 min · ★ 5.6
Alderney, Channel Islands. 1964. A telephone operator ends up being the pivotal piece of a drama unfurling which puts professional integrity, and relationships, to the test.
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- Directors
- Oliver Pearn
- Production companies
- Qlalo Films
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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Victoria LucieAgnes
Harriet WalterShirley
Royce PierresonHarold
Joanne RogersMartha
Richard HeapSergeant Wilks
Shenagh GovanCafe owner
Alyx NazirSlime Ball
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