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The Runner

Name: The Runner
Director: Amir Naderi
Genre: Drama
Released: 1984-12-20
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Majid Niroumand, Musa Torkizadeh, Abbas Nazeri, Alireza Gholmzade, Ali Pasdarzade

1984 1hr : 34m Drama ★ 7.2

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.

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Majid NiroumandAmiro

Musa Torkizadeh

Abbas Nazeri

Alireza Gholmzade

Ali Pasdarzade

Shirzad Bashkal

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Why it may be worth watching

The Runner combines Drama elements in one feature.
The principal cast includes Majid Niroumand, Musa Torkizadeh, Abbas Nazeri.

Who may enjoy it

Best suited to viewers looking for Drama. Its shorter runtime also makes it easier to fit into one sitting.

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orphaniranchildhoodport cityfarsi