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The Runner (1984)

The Runner (1984)

Drama
Release Date: 1984, December 20
Directors: Amir Naderi
Countries: Iran
Production: Kanoon, Studio of the Voice and Portrait of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, Studio of the Voice and Portrait of the Islamic Revolution of Iran
Cast: Majid Niroumand

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.

Keywords:

orphan childhood iran port city farsi