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When two youngsters meet and fall for each other, they must go on the run from the girl's corrupt father, who is also the sheriff of the town.


Michael Adler has run away from his suburban home with his little brother Dylan. Hiding out in a quiet, rural town, Michael's convinced he can make a better life for both of them. While Dylan stays holed up in a cheap motel all day, Michael works at a convenience store where everything starts to come together for him. But as Michael falls in love with his beautiful co-worker, Carly, his past begin

Aaron Stanford
Michael Adler

Robin Tunney
Carly

Peter Gerety
Mo

Melissa Leo
Lisa Adler

Terry Kinney
Dr. Maxim

Michael Gaston
Jesse Adler
Runaway is a drama, thriller film released in 2005 exploring themes of sibling relationship, runaway, motel, flashback, love, co-workers relationship. Directed by Tim McCann, it stars Aaron Stanford, Robin Tunney, Peter Gerety. Michael Adler has run away from his suburban home with his little brother Dylan. Hiding out in a quiet, rural town, Michael's convinced he can make a better life for both of them. While Dylan stays holed up in a cheap motel all day, Michael works at a convenience store where everything starts to come together for him. But as Michael falls in love with his beautiful co-worker, Carly, his past begin
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