Overview
The Runner, is an emotive and inspiring short film by British Asian actress/ writer/director Sunnie Sidhu. The story is centered on Aylam, a Syrian refugee boy who has just arrived alone in London, he has a chance encounter with Nikki, an athlete training for the Olympics living in Hackney. She helps him by encouraging him to train at the track. He is a gifted runner, but faces many political and personal circumstances challenges.
Director and cast
- Ruben Falcao as Aylam
- Yourlance Richards as Nikki
- Chris Zah as Coach Chris
- Kwame Bentil as Police Officer
- Lucas Jones as Athlete
- Annie Lees-Jones as Police Officer
- Ashley Alubanjo as Race Day Competitor
- Edgar Vieira as Race Day Competitor
- Shane David-Joseph as Race Day Competitor
- Alan Uzomah as Assistant Coach
Comments
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