The Outrun

After a stint in rehab, a young woman returns to the Orkney islands of her childhood, where the wild coastal landscape helps her confront addiction and painful memories.

This 2024 drama follows Rona, who leaves London behind and returns to the Orkney Islands to rebuild her life after rehab, finding that the dramatic scenery of her youth stirs both old wounds and the possibility of healing. Directed by Nora Fingscheidt, the film stars Saoirse Ronan, with support from Paapa Essiedu, Stephen Dillane and Lauren Lyle.