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Short animated drama

First Line (2024): Cast & Ratings

First Line (2024) movie poster

First Line is a 2024 short animated drama directed by China, starring Mutsumi Tamura and Shirou Saitou. It runs 9 minutes and was made on a reported $1,500 budget. It holds 70% on TMDB.

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First Line (2024) movie poster
Released
Runtime
9 min
Director
China
Genres
Drama , Animation
Original language
Japanese
Budget
$1.5K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is First Line About?

The premise of First Line without spoilers.

A young animator, Mito, struggles with a challenging animation sequence, a looming deadline, and crippling self-doubt, all while working under a demanding and eccentric director. He must find a way to overcome these obstacles and complete his work, confronting his anxieties along the way.

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Cast & crew

First Line Cast

Mutsumi Tamura leads the cast, with Shirou Saitou. Directed by China.

Ratings

First Line Reviews & Ratings

First Line holds 70% on TMDB.

Details

First Line Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “The First Line” and “Reference Materials of First Line”.

Also known as
  • The First Line
  • Reference Materials of First Line

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FAQ

First Line FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of First Line, each answered in a sentence.

How long is First Line?

First Line runs 9 minutes.

When was First Line released?

First Line was released on July 20, 2024.

Who directed First Line?

First Line was directed by China.

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Who is in the cast of First Line?

First Line stars Mutsumi Tamura and Shirou Saitou.

What was the budget of First Line?

First Line had a reported budget of $1,500.

How is First Line rated?

First Line has 70% on TMDB.

Does First Line have a post-credit scene?

No. First Line has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is First Line in?

The original language of First Line is Japanese.

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