Run Boy Run

Desperate to save his dying brother, Leo Harper joins a crew of small-time criminals for what’s supposed to be a clean, bloodless bank heist. But when the plan violently unravels, Leo wakes up disoriented, covered in blood, and with no memory of what happened.

Haunted by gaps in time and a disturbing new presence—Logan, a cool, calculated figure who seems to know Leo better than he knows himself—Leo spirals into a waking nightmare. As the group scrambles to escape with the stolen money, Leo begins to question what’s real, what’s imagined, and who’s truly in control.

Is Logan a fellow thief? A manipulator? Or something much darker—an echo of Leo’s own fractured mind?

With cops closing in, loyalties breaking, and time running out, Leo must face the horrifying truth: the greatest danger might not be outside—but inside himself.

  • Henrique Massao Matunaga Ito
    Director
  • Henrique Massao Matunaga Ito
    Writer
  • Renee Boyer
    Producer
  • Jessica Graham
    Producer
  • Scott Hobbs
    Producer
  • Steve Robinson
    Producer
  • Andrew Simpson
    Producer
  • Eric Weller
    Producer
  • Jennifer Weller
    Producer
  • Ross Gouk
    Key Cast
    "Leo"
  • Gryton Butler
    Key Cast
    "Logan"
  • Oliver Freeman-Otvos
    Key Cast
    "Marcus"
  • Noah Atkinson
    Key Cast
    "John"
  • Walker Ray
    Key Cast
    "Captain Brian"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 52 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 4, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    300 CAD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Confederation College
Director Biography - Henrique Massao Matunaga Ito

A Brazilian filmmaker focused on telling bold, emotionally-driven stories through a visual lens. Whether working behind the camera or directing my own pieces, I’m driven by a passion for exploring identity, culture, and human connection. Currently studying film and working across short films, my long-term goal is to write and direct feature films that resonate globally.

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