Overview

A young orphan named Amiro lives alone in an abandoned tanker in the Iranian port city of Abadan. He survives by shining shoes, selling water, and collecting deposit bottles. Although he sometimes finds himself at odds with both adults and competing older kids, he finds solace in dreams about departing cargo ships and airplanes—and by running.

Cast

Majid Niroumand, Musa Torkizadeh, Abbas Nazeri, Alireza Gholmzade, Ali Pasdarzade, Shirzad Bashkal

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What is "The Runner" about?

A young orphan named Amiro lives alone in an abandoned tanker in the Iranian port city of Abadan. He survives by shining shoes, selling water, and collecting deposit bottles. Although he sometimes finds himself at odds with both adults and competing older kids, he finds solace in dreams about departing cargo ships and airplanes—and by running.

When was "The Runner" released?

The Runner was released in 1984.

Who stars in "The Runner"?

The cast includes Majid Niroumand, Musa Torkizadeh, Abbas Nazeri, Alireza Gholmzade.

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