Runaway (2014): Cast & Plot
Runaway is a 2014 romantic drama directed by Guntur Soeharjanto, starring Tatjana Saphira as Tala, Ahmad Al Ghazali and Dewi Irawan. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Guntur Soeharjanto
- Original language
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Indonesian - Studio
- Maxima Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Runaway About?
The premise of Runaway without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Tala lives with her mother and uncle in Hong Kong, unable to return to Indonesia. To survive, she begins working with her uncle as a pickpocket on the bustling city streets. After stealing Musa's wallet, an unexpected connection forms between them, leading to a burgeoning romance amidst their difficult circumstances.
Runaway Cast & Characters
Tatjana Saphira leads the cast as Tala, with Ahmad Al Ghazali as Musa and Dewi Irawan as Ibu Tala. Directed by Guntur Soeharjanto; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Guntur Soeharjanto
- Tatjana Saphira as Tala
- Ahmad Al Ghazali as Musa
- Dewi Irawan as Ibu Tala
- Edward Akbar as Toni (Paman Tala)
Also Starring in Runaway
· 12 more- Ray Sahetapy Surya Djatmoko (Bapak Musa)
- Kimberly Ryder Jenny Smith
- Willy Dozan Boss Mafia
- Mario Maulana Naga
- Udeh Nans Anggota Mafia
- Nigel Ryder Mr. Smith
- Eko Kurnianto Anggota Mafia
- Hanata Putra Anggota Mafia
- Jack Rico Anggota Mafia
- Ferry Wu Anggota Mafia
- Rai Saiba Anggota Mafia
- Daniel Immanuel Octavianus Anggota Mafia
More from Guntur Soeharjanto
More films directed by Guntur Soeharjanto: Assalamualaikum Beijing 2: Lost in Ningxia, Norma: Antara Mertua dan Menantu, The Haunted Apartment: “Miss K” and Dosen Ghaib: Sudah Malam atau Sudah Tahu.
Runaway Plot Summary
What happens in Runaway from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In bustling Hong Kong, Tala Tatjana Saphira grows up under the care of her mother Dewi Irawan and her uncle Toni Edward Akbar. Her mother is gravely ill and needs surgery, a burden they cannot shoulder, and returning to Indonesia seems impossible. With limited options, Tala and her drunken, gambling-addicted uncle work together as pickpockets on crowded streets, scrapping by in a city that never sleeps.
Full summary
The whole story of Runaway, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Runaway?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which bustling city does the story primarily take place?
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Runaway FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Runaway, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Runaway?
Runaway runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Runaway released?
Runaway was released on July 24, 2014.
Who directed Runaway?
Runaway was directed by Guntur Soeharjanto.
More films by Guntur Soeharjanto Who is in the cast of Runaway?
Runaway stars Tatjana Saphira as Tala, Ahmad Al Ghazali as Musa and Dewi Irawan as Ibu Tala, among 16 credited actors.
Does Runaway have a post-credit scene?
No. Runaway has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Runaway in?
The original language of Runaway is Indonesian.
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