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The Runner (1984)

Original title: دونده

1984-12-20 · 1h 34m · FA
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Amiro is a young boy who has lost his home during the war. He spends his days by working odd jobs, until he realizes that the only way that he can realize his dreams is by enrolling in school. In school, he has conflict with other students. Finally there is a competition to see who can say the whole alphabet in one breath.

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Amir NaderiDirector, WriterBehrouz argWriterBehrouz GharibpourWriter

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Majid NiroumandMajid NiroumandAmiroMusa TorkizadehMusa TorkizadehAbbas NazeriAbbas NazeriAlireza GholmzadeAlireza GholmzadeAli PasdarzadeAli PasdarzadeShirzad BashkalShirzad Bashkal

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Amiro is a young boy who has lost his home during the war. He spends his days by working odd jobs, until he realizes that the only way that he can realize his dreams is by enrolling in school. In school, he has conflict with other students. Finally there is a competition to see who can say the whole alphabet in one breath.

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The Runner has a runtime of 94 minutes.

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