The Runner ranks #3 among 6 Other Asia films released between 1983–1985.
Synopsis
دونده
A young orphan named Amiro lives alone in an abandoned tanker in the Iranian port city of Abadan. He survives by shining shoes, selling water, and collecting deposit bottles. Although he sometimes finds himself at odds with both adults and competing older kids, he finds solace in dreams about departing cargo ships and airplanes—and by running.
The 1983–1985 Other Asia Window
6 Other Asia films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. The Runner sits at position #3.
Other Titles From Kanoon
The 1980s Other Asia Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1980s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when The Runner premiered. 23 total titles in this decade from Other Asia.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #119 of 547 Other Asia films indexed here (78th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.7 points above the Other Asia average of 6.6/10.
Among Other Asia Drama productions specifically: #88 of 356 (top 25%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Other Asia |
|---|---|
| All Production Countries | Iran |
| Original Language | Persian |
| Production Companies | Kanoon |
| Runtime | 1h 34m |
| Release Date | December 20, 1984 |
| IMDb | tt0088992 |