Tom Backster, a working-class university student, joins the prestigious frat house KNA, hoping to elevate his social standing. But what begins as a desire to belong soon spirals into a nightmare, as increasingly extreme rituals force him to confront his own values. His relationship with Annabelle, an outsider to their insular world, offers a glimmer of hope—yet also threatens everything he has struggled to achieve.
Directed with sharp sensitivity by Ethan Berger, The Line delves into the fragility of identity and the perils of a system fueled by power. Anchored by a magnetic cast, the film crafts an oppressive atmosphere that keeps viewers on edge from start to finish.
Credits
Year: 2023
Runtime: 100′
Country: USA
Direction: Ethan Berger
Screenplay: Alessandra Lacorazza
Cast: Alex Wolff, Bo Mitchell, Halle Bailey
Cinematography: Stefan Weinberger
Genre: Drama
Contact: Madfer Films
Wins & nominations
2024 | Sarasota Film Festival
