Runaways (2003)

Runaways is Steve Moore's story. He's sixteen and lives with his younger sister, mother Cheryl and her boyfriend John, in a modest house in Bakersfield, California. An abusive and often ... See full summary »

Director:

Brent Bambic

Writer:

Brent Bambic

Stars:

Austin O'Brien, Susan Johnston, Caitlin Sedio

3 wins.

Cast

Credited cast:
Austin O'Brien	...	Steve Moore
Susan Johnston	...	Cheryl Moore
Caitlin Sedio	...	Kristy Moore
Todd A. Robinson	...	Speedy (as Todd Robinson)
Carmine Caridi	...	Officer Brady
Rosamond Rice	...	Counselor
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Sergio D. Acosta	...	Security Guard (as Sergio Acosta)
Joseph Aguilar	...	K-9
Lydia Blanco	...	Mike's Mom (voice)
Ian Carlson	...	Rob Conners
Kaline Carr	...	Sally's Mother
Robert Dryer	...	Head Coach
Jack Forcinito	...	Tony Perez
Kristin C. Francisco	...	Doris Lapkin (as Kristin Francisco)
Karen S. Gregan	...	Dana

Storyline

Runaways is Steve Moore's story. He's sixteen and lives with his younger sister, mother Cheryl and her boyfriend John, in a modest house in Bakersfield, California. An abusive and often intoxicated man, John rules the household, and though his attacks on Steve result in emergency hospital visits, Cheryl's loyalty is to her boyfriend. To protect her relationship with John, she "ditches" her son, having him arrested and locked in a correctional "mental" facility, before coercing her older brother Burt, who lives in Hollywood, to take him. Steve quickly discovers that Burt cannot even provide temporary lodging, but an administrator at his new high school directs him to a shelter for runaway kids where he soon learns to navigate his way. At the shelter which offers only a two to three month respite from the streets, counselor Tony Perez tries to provide guidance to Steve and his roommates Mike and Andy. While encouraging them to try to reconcile with their parents, he insists that they ...

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Plot Keywords:

runaway | teen | high school | domestic violence | teen drinking | 

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Taglines:

Your Life Can Change

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Stronghold Productions

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 January 2004 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Stronghold Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Tony Perez: One step at a time.

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Crazy Credits

A portion of the proceeds from this movie will go to the development and support of youth centers and shelters.

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Connections

Featured in The Reel Theater: Runaways (2012)

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Soundtracks

"Light My Way"
Written by Daniel Bautista
Performed by Asa Cruz
Courtesy of Abcess Records
Administered by Maryatt Music Group

User Reviews

Powerful and true

I was invited to a private screening of "Runaways" and I have to tell you, I was moved. The movie puts you in the situation of being on the streets. The cast was wonderful. Austin O'Brien was very believable and Demetrius Navarro was powerful. When Demetrius is on the phone trying to make his mother see the truth about her abusive boyfriend, it made me cry. The character Esteban Powell portrayed was a good example of what can happen when people just don't care. This is the type of movie that everyone should see, because it shows us that the issue of runaways is one that can be prevented. My applause to the director for his vision and ability to tell this story. I love this movie, because it's real.