The Runaways

I went to see this film feeling very lukewarm about what to expect but was gripped . Funny and shocking in places, it rambles along just as the runaways do. The film succeeds in making you suspend disbelief as you surrender to the magic of it, as if made in a time before mobile phones and social media. Molly Windsor is magnetic as the teenager holding everything together.

Saw this film tonight at Hebden Bridge Picture House, with the surprise bonus of a Q&A with the director, afterwards. A moving film that will appeal to family audiences of all ages. A low budget production that succeeds in breaking through the limitations imposed by this stricture. The strong storyline is immersive from the get-go, with the haunting background of a family mystery, played out during a donkey trek from Whitby to Leyburn. Good story, Good cinematography, Good cast, Great acting from the 3 younger stars of the film. Slight criticism ....maybe 10 minutes too long?

Such a beautifully told story, it had me gripped throughout. The film deals with some harsh realities with grit, grace, and humour; the children's performances are captivating, the scenery is stunning, the score is delightful. Well done Team The Runaways.

Was lucky enough to watch an early screening of this in Sheffield with writer / cameraman / director Rich Heap present for a Q&A after the film. What a thoroughly absorbing film it is! The Q&A host after the film described the landscape as being one of the major characters in the film and she was not wrong. It makes you want to forget holidaying in sunny Spain and stick to the North York moors! The children act superbly, especially Molly, and Mark Addy obviously shines. We took our kids aged 10 and 12 to watch it. It's a very dark tale, but so refreshing for a film to appeal to the family audience without the usual disneyfication. Would completely recommend it.

The movie skips a lot..one minute Angie is hiding with.the donkeys, the next minute they are in town on a cobblestone street trying to get away from the uncle and there were more situations..