Lighthouse cinema: Runt
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Meeting to see 'runt' at the cinema. Movie starts at 5.30, meeting earlier at 5.15. Tickets are only $11.50. I will call and reserve tickets.
RUNT, based on Craig Silvey's acclaimed novel, is a heart-warming and humorous Australian family film set in the charming town of Upson Downs. The story revolves around eleven-year-old Annie Shearer, a resourceful girl with a knack for fixing things, and her best friend, Runt, an adopted stray dog with remarkable speed and agility. Their journey together begins with a simple act of kindness that cements an unbreakable bond between them.
The novel "RUNT" was released in 2022 and has achieved significant acclaim, winning several major Australian literary awards. These accolades include the Children’s Book Council of Australia's Book of the Year for Young Readers, Book of the Year for Younger Children at the Australian Book Industry Awards, and the overall Book of the Year at the Australian Indie Book Awards. The success of the book underscores its broad appeal and the resonance of its themes with readers.
The all-Australian ensemble cast includes Jai Courtney, Jack Thompson, Celeste Barber, Deborah Mailman, Genevieve Lemon, and features newcomers Lilly LeTorre and RUNT
Lighthouse cinema: Runt