The trailer for Craig Silvey’s award-winning 2002 bestseller Runt film adaptation has been released.

The film follows Annie Shearer and her adopted stray dog called Runt who share an incredibly special bond. When drought strikes, and Annie’s family are at risk of losing their farm, Annie and Runt try to help by winning the Agility Course Championship at the Krumpets Dog Show in London.

The character ois played by Lily LaTorre (Run Rabbit Run), her brother, Jack LaTorre, will play her brother, Max Shearer. And the dog, Runt, is played by a rescue dog called Squid.

‘Squid, a dog of inscrutable breed and pedigree, is a Rescue. She was discovered by our amazing animal department and has since been adopted into the most beautiful, caring home whilst being trained for the role of her lifetime – Runt. She is an absolute star, and melts hearts wherever she goes.’