Life on the Line (2016)

5.8 | Nov 18, 2016 (US) | Drama, Action, Thriller | 01:37

post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd) waitress texas heroism training based on true story electric installation train crash motorcycle power outage new neighbor death of mother family tragedy ex-boyfriend ex-girlfriend relationship uncle niece relationship foreman power company lineman electric power station electrical storm death of a loved one memories utility pole risky situations teamwork electricity death of parents parental guardian life at risk animosity power lines electrical grid

As a huge electrical storm sweeps towards Texas, lineman Beau Ginner is haunted by memories of his brother's death by lightning years earlier. Since that tragic day, he has raised his niece Bailey and risen to foreman of a lineman team. However, there is friction when Bailey's on-off boyfriend Duncan joins the crew, while another new recruit is hiding PTSD symptoms. Beau and his team are soon putting their lives at risk in a race to replace miles of power cables to keep the electrical grid running before the deadly lightning storm strikes. Based on a true story; this film is a tribute to the heroes who risk it all to keep us safe.