The Unexpected Race
Synopsis
A young woman named Amber is sent to live with her father who she hasn't seen in over 10 years after suffering a car accident that takes the life of her mother. As Amber is healing she discovers a man hiding in the woods that is an elf. She finds out Elves have always lived, but he is the last being a FBI agent was sent out to destroy them. As they fall in love, Lythorin must make a decision if he wants to stay with Amber or stay alone.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Sariah Hopkin
Amber
Clint Pulver
Lythorin
Ruel Brown
Father
Jack Black
Sheriff
Jared Hess
Deputy
Stephen Joseph Groo
Son of Lythorin
Bob Richardson
Agent Hardman
Tyson Riskas
Agent Forest
Jon Heder
Harry
Stephen Groo
Zanthar
Cherie Julander
Lylerine
Stacylyn Bennett
Mother
Crystal Hatfield
Zara
Adam Colvin
Deputy
Jared Harris
Hiker #1
Sherry Groo
Hiker #2
Elaine Bradley
Nurse
Stefan Wells
Preacher
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 18, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Groo
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Groo
- Original Score
- Jason Adams
- Original Title
- The Unexpected Race
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Wolf Productions UT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Groo
Stephen Groo
Jason Adams
Lauren VanDerwerken
Stephen Groo
Jared Harris, Travis Pitcher, Tyler Bingham, Joseph LeBaron, Jared Hess
Department Leadership Roster
Jared Harris
Producer
Jared Hess
Producer
Stephen Groo
Writer
Stephen Groo
Director
Sherry Groo
Costume Design
Rosie Smith
Costume Design
Jason Adams
Original Music Composer
Lauren VanDerwerken
Director of Photography
Stephen Groo
Editor
Scott Christopherson
Producer
Stephen Groo
Producer
Eric Robertson
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Unexpected Race
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What is The Unexpected Race about?
A young woman named Amber is sent to live with her father who she hasn't seen in over 10 years after suffering a car accident that takes the life of her mother. As Amber is healing she discovers a man hiding in the woods that is an elf. She finds out Elves have always lived, but he is the last being a FBI agent was sent out to destroy them. As they fall in love, Lythorin must make a decision if he wants to stay with Amber or stay alone.
Who directed The Unexpected Race?
The Unexpected Race was directed by Stephen Groo.
Who stars in The Unexpected Race?
The principal cast of The Unexpected Race includes Sariah Hopkin, Clint Pulver, Ruel Brown, Jack Black, Jared Hess.
When was The Unexpected Race released and how long is it?
The Unexpected Race was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Unexpected Race?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Unexpected Race was composed by Jason Adams.