The Run

In a dystopian, post-pandemic world crippled by a global fertility crisis, an ageing smuggler struggles to protect a runaway teenager and her newborn baby from ruthless criminals, while trying complete his run for his vicious employers.

The Run is a gripping action thriller set in a cold, post-pandemic world that is crippled by perpetual lockdowns, border closures, and a tragic fertility crisis. Mac, an ageing, reclusive and reluctant smuggler is delivering mysterious contraband, when en route he finds himself begrudgingly helping Aliah, a runaway teenager, and her newborn baby – the first infant born in nearly two years. To further complicate matters, mid-way through, Mac realises that delivering the baby to nefarious buyers is his real mission. Together, against a ticking clock, the unlikely pair must learn to trust each other as they evade Aliah’s pursuers, a family of ruthless criminals, and make the pivotal choices that will take them to the salvation they seek and the redemption they need.

PROJECT STATUS

Packaging. Slated for production in winter 2024.

CREDITS

  • Writer/Director - STEPHEN DE VILLIERS

  • Producer - CHLOE GARDNER

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