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Ride the Line

In the darkest times, while being in the worst shapes of their life, two desperate friends decided to cycle 1,500 km along the entire front line in Ukraine, through liberated villages and towns, with a charitable purpose.

This movie tells the impressive stories of the people they meet on their way and, finally, the terrible consequences of the war, which turned into an experience that will undoubtedly be etched in their memory for a lifetime.

On top of that de-occupied, but still mined territories, prepared many surprises for the two daredevils on the line of war, obscurity and longing for victory.

  • Ihor Volochii
    Director
  • Kate Yaniuk
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 10 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    October 30, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    7,400 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Ukraine
  • Country of Filming:
    Ukraine
  • Language:
    English, Russian, Ukrainian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Kyiv International Film Festival Molodist
    Kyiv
    Ukraine
    October 31, 2024
    World / National Premiere
  • Toronto Ukrainian Film Festival
    Toronto
    Canada
    April 26, 2025
    International Premiere
  • NorthwestFilmFest
    Toronto
    Canada
    May 11, 2025
  • Melbourne Documentary Film Festival
    Melbourne
    Australia
    July 1, 2025
    Australian Premiere
  • Mlodzi Film Festival
    Koszalin
    Poland
    June 11, 2025
    Poland Premiere
  • Prairie Ukrainian Film Festival
    Saskatoon
    Canada
    June 14, 2025
    Honorable mention
  • Saimaa Film Festival
    South Karelia
    Finland
    August 24, 2025
  • Bike Days International Film Festival
    Warsaw
    Poland
    September 21, 2025
Director Biography - Ihor Volochii

Ihor Volochii is a 35-year-old avid cyclist, sports and adventure filmmaker from Ukraine. With the beginning of the full-scale invasion Ihor is actively involved in volunteering.

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Director Statement

When I first thought about making videos as a profession I supposed that it will teach me to see all the best in the world at different angles. But nowadays reality is that I pass through the dilapidated towns and villages of my country and listen to stories that bring goosebumps and tears to my eyes.

I'm really addicted to cycling, but even more I love my country, and this film was born out of this love.