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Runt
In the Australian town of Upson Downs, ten-year-old Annie and Runt, her stray dog, attempt to win the Agility Course Championship at the Krumpets Dog Show in London in order to save their family's farm from drought and misery.
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In the Australian town of Upson Downs, ten-year-old Annie and Runt, her stray dog, attempt to win the Agility Course Championship at the Krumpets Dog Show in London in order to save their family's farm from drought and misery.
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Genre:Family, Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Written By:Craig Silvey
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Runtime:91 minutes
Studio:See Pictures, Spectrum Entertainment, Lotterywest, Screen Australia, The Australian Children's Television Foundation, ScreenWest, WA Regional Screen Fund, Screen NSW
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