Run (2020 Film)

About Run

"Run” is a 2020 American thriller film directed by Aneesh Chaganty. The plot of the film revolves around a home-schooled teenager named Chloe Sherman who begins to suspect her mother Diane is hiding a dark secret from her. The story dives into the twisted relationship of a mother and her disabled daughter and their conflicting identities within each other. The movie keeps the viewers on their toes with its intense storytelling and unpredictable twists.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Lionsgate and directed by Aneesh Chaganty. It was released on Hulu on November 20, 2020. Noteworthy is the movie's compact nature, which was largely filmed inside one house, adding to the confined and suffocating feeling of the plot.

Actors

• Sarah Paulson plays the role of Diane Sherman. Known for her expressive and evocative performance, Paulson embodies the character's desperation and obsessiveness with perfection.
• Kiera Allen stars as Chloe Sherman. Allen's performance was lauded for its authenticity and compelling portrayal of a smart and resourceful teenager discovering and confronting her mother's dark secrets.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Run is Aneesh Chaganty's second feature film after the critically-acclaimed “Searching” (2018).
• Kiera Allen is one of the few actual wheelchair users to play a wheelchair user in a major Hollywood film.
• The film marked the feature debut for Kiera Allen.

Quotes

• "I'm your mom. It's my job to take care of you when you're sick." - Diane Sherman
• "I really need you to help me, mom." - Chloe Sherman

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's score was composed by Torin Borrowdale, who also composed for “Searching”.
• Its haunting, atmospheric soundtrack well complements the suspense and tension of the movie.