U•Run
Synopsis
What happens when we let our technology know us better than we know ourselves? Starring Phillip Mullings Jr. (Netflix's First Kill, American Soul), and Mayumi Roller (Team USA Olympian London 2012), and from Canadian filmmaker and video game developer Edward Douglas (Mass Effect 2, Eon Altar, Need for Speed), U•Run is a sci-fi thriller that interrogates the ethics of technology, where metaverse-style AI algorithms are able to manipulate emotions and drive addictions to achieve their corporate goals. All Jody wants is a healthy distraction from a bad breakup, but in a near future where augmented-reality assistants mine our personal data to cater to our every whim, she begins to fall for her charming AI running trainer. How far will he go to twist her newfound love of running into an all-consuming - and profitable - obsession?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward J. Douglas
- Screenplay & Story
- daniel roy
- Original Title
- U•Run
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward J. Douglas
daniel roy
Edward J. Douglas, eric belanger
Department Leadership Roster
Edward J. Douglas
Director
daniel roy
Screenplay
Edward J. Douglas
Producer
eric belanger
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About U•Run
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is U•Run about?
What happens when we let our technology know us better than we know ourselves? Starring Phillip Mullings Jr. (Netflix's First Kill, American Soul), and Mayumi Roller (Team USA Olympian London 2012), and from Canadian filmmaker and video game developer Edward Douglas (Mass Effect 2, Eon Altar, Need for Speed), U•Run is a sci-fi thriller that interrogates the ethics of technology, where metaverse-style AI algorithms are able to manipulate emotions and drive addictions to achieve their corporate goals. All Jody wants is a healthy distraction from a bad breakup, but in a near future where augmented-reality assistants mine our personal data to cater to our every whim, she begins to fall for her charming AI running trainer. How far will he go to twist her newfound love of running into an all-consuming - and profitable - obsession?
Who directed U•Run?
U•Run was directed by Edward J. Douglas.
Who stars in U•Run?
The principal cast of U•Run includes Mayumi Roller, Phillip Mullings Jr..
When was U•Run released and how long is it?
U•Run was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 24m.