The Outrun screens at BFF on Monday, January 20, at 7:15 pm at the Norgan Theatre, 275 Main Street West in Palmerston. Admission is $10.00.
The Outrun is a 2024 drama directed by Nora Fingscheidt. The screenplay, co-written by Fingscheidt, Amy Liptrot, and Daisy Lewis, is based on Liptrot’s 2016 memoir of the same name. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, earning praise for its compelling storytelling and emotional depth.
The Outrun screens at BFF
The Outrun explores the life of Rona, a young woman fresh out of rehab for alcoholism. She returns to her family home in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. Her parents, now separated, live close by. Rona alternates staying with them, helps her father on the farm, and navigates her mother’s religious community. Told through a non-linear narrative, the story weaves between her present struggles and her past in London as a biology graduate student.
In flashbacks, we see Rona’s life in London. She finds freedom in clubbing and begins a serious relationship with her boyfriend, Daynin. However, her drinking spirals out of control, and alcoholism damages her relationships. Causing harm and eventually leading to Daynin leaving her. One night, Rona is attacked while drunk. This traumatic experience pushes her to seek help. She completes a 90-day rehab program and begins her journey to recovery.
Join us to experience this powerful story of resilience, self-discovery, and hope.
Click here to watch the trailer.
Big Film Fest
Join us every third Monday of the month for a TIFF movie! The Film Circuit division of Toronto International Film Festival presents these screenings, which bring the best of Canadian and international cinema to communities that might not otherwise see these films. Note: Screenings do not occur in July, August, or December.
Please note that Big Film Fest screenings don’t take place in July, August or December.
For more information, please contact Gordon Duff, Big Film Fest Coordinator.
