Run.

About Run

Run is a 2020 mystery thriller movie that was directed by Aneesh Chaganty. The story revolves around a wheelchair-bound teenager named Chloe, who begins to suspect her mother, Diane, of sinister behavior. Chloe's escalating suspicions lead her down a harrowing journey as she seeks to discover her mother's secrets.

Making / Production

Directed by Aneesh Chaganty who previously impressed audiences with "Searching", Run was released during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic and gained a sizable viewership on digital platforms. The film was shot under Lionsgate, known for its involvement in large-scale Hollywood film franchises. The production process was painstaking and detailed to depict the intricacies of the complex mother-daughter relationship at its core.

Actors

• Sarah Paulson played the character of Diane Sherman, the overprotective mother. Her performance was lauded as she convincingly portrayed a mother driven by her deadly obsessions.
• Kiera Allen portrayed Chloe Sherman, the disabled daughter. It was Allen's debut performance, and she was praised for her exceptional depiction of her character's confusion, fear, and ultimate resilience.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This was the first mainstream thriller to star a wheelchair user since the 1940s.
• Despite her role, Sarah Paulson is not actually a smoker. She used herbal cigarettes for her character.

Awards

Kiera Allen was nominated for Best Youth Performance at the Indiana Film Journalists Association Awards for her role in Run.

Quotes

• "She was not a mistake. That's an ugly thing to say."
• "You may not understand this right now, but I am doing what I know is best for you."

Music, Soundtrack

• The original score for Run was composed by Torin Borrowdale, who also composed the music for Chaganty’s first film, "Searching", and includes a combination of traditional orchestral music and electronic sounds for an eerie effect.