Studiocanal UK drops the trailer for The Outrun, based on Amy Liptrot’s bestselling memoir, telling the story of an alcoholic woman who returns to her homeland – the remote Orkney Islands located off the northern coast of Scotland.
Set Against the Wild Orkneys
The film stars Saoirse Ronan as Rona, a young woman who grew up on the Orkney Islands working on a farm before her parents split and she moved to London. The trailer introduces us to Ronan’s character, who, fresh out of rehab, returns to this dramatic landscape after more than a decade away. As she reconnects with her childhood roots, memories merge with recent challenging events that have set her on the path to recovery.
A Stellar Cast and Crew
The film features an ensemble cast including Stephen Dillane, Saskia Reeves, Lauren Lyle, Izuka Hoyle, and Paapa Essiedu. It is directed by Nora Fingscheidt, known for their acclaimed work in previous projects. The screenplay is co-written by Fingscheidt and Amy Liptrot, ensuring a deep connection between the source material and its cinematic portrayal.
Narrative and Technical Prowess
An excerpt from the trailer praises: The Outrun is visual and aural storytelling at its finest, where the sound design matters as much as all the performances.
This emphasizes not only a powerful narrative but also technical expertise in its execution.
Accolades and Festival Screenings
The Outrun was an Official Selection at Sundance Film Festival 2023
and will be featured in Berlin International Film Festival 2024. Its reception has been overwhelmingly positive with words such as “transcendent,” predicting that it may finally earn Ronan the Oscar she’s been close to multiple times before.
Awaiting Wider Release
Despite its early buzz and stellar cast, The Outrun currently lacks a U.S. distributor and has set release dates only in the U.K. and Germany: September 27 and November 7 respectively. This limited release strategy leaves international fans eagerly waiting for broader access.
A Memoir Transformed for the Screen
Liptrot’s memoir won the 2016 Wainwright Prize and 2017 PEN Ackerley Prize and was a Sunday Times top 10 best-seller.
By bringing this story to life through Fingscheidt’s direction and Ronan’s compelling performance, The Outrun bridges literary acclaim with cinematic potential.
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