Emu Runner

Emu Runner

A story to open hearts and minds.

2019 · 95 min · ★ 5.5 · Family, Drama

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.

Directed by Imogen Thomas · Written by Imogen Thomas

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