For a first-time feature director to focus on a story that is inspired by true events is a bold choice, but Nora Fingscheidt is up to the task. With an exceptional performance by Saoirse Ronan and a stunning grasp on interiority and visual poetry, The Outrun is a wonderful feature debut that could have been elevated further by stronger form. Despite its occasional stumbling blocks, the director, who co-wrote the screenplay with Amy Liptrot, the author of the novel the film it’s based on, has a clear vision and a good instinct for storytelling.