RUNT,based on popular children’s author Craig Silvey'sbest-selling novel is a delightful family film that blendsheartfelt moments with humour. The story revolvesaround eleven-year-old Annie Shearer and her best friend,Runt, an adopted stray dog. The live action feature isadapted for the screen by its Australian author CraigSilvey.
Directed by multi award winning Director John Sheedy(H is for Happiness) and produced by See Pictures’ JamieHilton, Runt brings together familiar to New Zealandaudiences cast including Jai Courtney (Divergent Series),comedian Celeste Barber, Deborah Mailman (Paper Planes),Matt Day and Jack Thompson. Leading the picture are two newstars..
. nine-year-old Lily LaTorre who plays the story’shero Annie Shearer, and rescue dog Squid in the title roleof Runt (pictured). Said Craig Silvey, “I am soproud of this beautiful, uplifting film.
Our stellar castand talented team have perfectly captured the heart andhumour of the book, and I can’t wait to share RUNT withaudiences of all ages.” The novel "RUNT" wasreleased in 2022 and has achieved significant acclaim,winning several major literary awards, includingChildren’s Book Council Book of the Year for Young ReadersAustralia and the overall Book of the Year at the AustralianIndie Book Awards. The success of the book acrossAustralasia underscores its broad appeal and the resonanceof its themes withreaders.
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