Emu Runner (2019)
A story to open hearts and minds.
A spirited young girl in small town Australia forms a meaningful bond with a wild emu as she tries to cope with her beleaguered father, a naïve social worker, and her own painful grief in the aftermath of her mother’s sudden death.
Director: Imogen Thomas
Genre: Family, Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: November 7, 2019
Cast
- Rhae-Kye Waites - Gemma
- Wayne Blair - Jay Jay
- Stella Carter - Tessa
- Maurial Spearim - Darlene
- Rob Carlton - Stan
- Mary Waites - Daphne
- Georgia Blizzard - Heidi Goodell
- Lindsay Waites - Wes
- Letisha Boney - Valerie
- Rodney McHughes - Ecka
Screenplay
- Imogen Thomas (Screenplay)
- Frayne Barker (Script Consultant)
Cinematography: Michael Gibbs
Editing: Jenny Hicks, Nicole Norelli
Production: Imogen Thomas Films, Fink Films, Sonic Art, Zig Zag Post, Screen Australia
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
giant bird, dead mother, campfire, family tragedy, broken down car, truancy, remote town
More Films by Director: Imogen Thomas
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Emu Runner about?
- A spirited young girl in small town Australia forms a meaningful bond with a wild emu as she tries to cope with her beleaguered father, a naïve social worker, and her own painful grief in the aftermath of her mother’s sudden death.
- Who directed Emu Runner?
- Emu Runner was directed by Imogen Thomas.
- Who stars in Emu Runner?
- Emu Runner stars Rhae-Kye Waites, Wayne Blair, Stella Carter, Maurial Spearim, Rob Carlton, Mary Waites.
- How long is Emu Runner?
- Emu Runner has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Emu Runner?
- Emu Runner is a Family, Drama film.
- Where was Emu Runner produced?
- Emu Runner was produced in Australia.