The Runaways – A new classic children’s adventure film

Directed by Richard Heap

UK 2019 | 108 mins | 12A

Available Now on DVD & Digital

THREE CHILDREN, TWO DONKEYS, ONE BIG ADVENTURE

A humorous, uplifting film following the adventures of 3 children and their donkeys in a chase across the North Yorks Moors. With the beauty of a classic family adventure film and harnessing a modern aesthetic, be prepared for an emotional journey into what it means to be siblings. A tale that includes donkeys, trains, joy, heartache and some of the best landscapes northern England has to offer.

STARRING: Mark Addy Tara Fitzgerald Lee Boardman BAFTA winning Molly Windsor

“A ray of British sunshine on film. With heartfelt performances and a charming script.”

The “i”

“Dark. Haunting. Atmospheric. Uplifting. Endearing. Don’t miss it!”

Graham WalkerYorkshire Post

“An absolute delight…Heart warming and deeply emotional”

Mark SearbyBBC Radio

“A warm study of innocence and experience. The cobbled streets and moors brim with atmosphere."

Total Film

“A modern fairy tale. Gritty, funny and beautifully shot”

Total TV Guide

“Utterly charming. A fun and bumpy rise”

Movie Waffler

“An evocative tour of the countryside”

The Sunday Times

“Molly Windsor, Rhys Connah and Macy Shackleton, are a revelation… effortlessly switching between comedy and heavy drama without losing sight of their character. It takes something special to stand out from the pack. The Runaways has that something special.”

The Arts Desk

“North Yorkshire has never looked quite so beautiful, writer-director Richard Heap capturing the Moors in bloom and Whitby bathed in autumnal sunlight.”

The Daily Star

“The stellar cast hits every beat to perfection.”

Battle Royale with Cheese

DEVELOPED WITH SUPPORT FROM

SOUNDTRACK INCLUDES: Richard Hawley, Reverend And The Makers, Jake Bugg, Emma Kupa, Amanda Glasser and many more

ORIGINAL SCORE: Andrew Swarbrick

CAST

STARRING: Mark Addy, Tara Fitzgerald, Lee Boardman, BAFTA winning Molly Windsor

Mark AddyMark Addy is an iconic Yorkshire actor who launched his career in the classic film The Full Monty. This propelled him in to Hollywood hits like Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood and A Knight’s Tale where he co-starred opposite Heath Ledger. He also played Fred Flintstone in The Flintstones: Viva Rock Vegas. Recent notable appearances have occurred in HBO’s Game of Thrones, ITV’s Jericho and on Broadway in New York.

Tara FitzgeraldTara Fitzgerald is one of Britain’s most cherished female actors. Christmas 2018 saw her in the BBC’s seasonal showpiece Agatha Christie’s The ABC Murders but this is a last in a long list of iconic shows and movies that include Legend, Brassed Off, Child 44 and Games of Thrones. We were really excited when Tara agreed to take on the role of Maggie in The Runaways.

Lee BoardmanLee Boardman is building a quite phenomenal reputation as a go-to character actor. Probably best know for his role as one of Coronation Street's uber baddies Jez Quigley, Lee has recent credits for Rome, Brexit: The Uncival War and the long running series Outlander. He was thrilled to work on Mike Leigh’s latest BFI funded feature Peterloo.

Molly WindsorBAFTA Winner Molly Windsor is one Britain’s brightest young acting talents. Initially picked from obscurity to play the lead in Samantha Morton’s The Unloved she has gone on to win a BAFTA for her performance in the BBC’s Three Girls. As well as The Runaways she is appearing in the ITV series Cheat and the feature film Make Up in 2019.

Rhys ConnahRhys Connah is another bright young talent on the rise. He has received rave reviews for his nuanced role as Ryan, the grandson of troubled cop Catherine Cawood in the award-winning hit series Happy Valley. He also has a recurring role in the BBC/Starz critically acclaimed mini-series The White Princess.

Macy ShackletonMacy Shackleton caused a stir playing a young Maxine Peake in northern break out movie Funny Cow, The Times describing her as being “Impressively self-assured”. She has since gone on to build an impressive CV in the space of 3 years playing opposite Sean Bean, Anna Friel and Sheridan Smith in various UK network productions.

Sean WardSean Ward is best known for his role as Callum Logan in Coronation Street. This garnered him a nomination for Best Newcomer and Villain of the Year at The British Soap Awards. Most recently he has taken on the returning role of Fingers in BBC One war-drama mini-series Our Girl.

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