The Outrun
Film adaptation of Amy Liptrot’s bestselling memoir. A young woman finds herself washed up back home on the Scottish archipelago of Orkney. She has no idea how or if she can rebuild her life after a decade of addiction. Flashing back and forth between Orkney and London, we get a glimpse into her former urban existence and its intoxicating temptations that pushed her to the point of destruction. She must find a way to navigate the alluring wildlife and wildness of both environments. Smith's urgent retelling speaks to the impact of isolation and loneliness and – ultimately – the resilience of people.
Programme Type: Film
Director: Nora Fingscheidt
Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Saskia Reeves, Stephen Dillane
Certificate: 15
Running Time: 117 minutes