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.
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Cast
- Ruben FalcaoAylam
- Yourlance RichardsNikki
- Chris ZahCoach Chris
- Kwame BentilPolice Officer
- Lucas JonesAthlete
- Annie Lees-JonesPolice Officer
- Ashley AlubanjoRace Day Competitor
- Edgar VieiraRace Day Competitor
- Shane David-JosephRace Day Competitor
- Alan UzomahAssistant Coach
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- Sunnie SidhuDirector
- Sunnie SidhuWriter
- Simon Si-ShenDirector of Photography
- Ramy DanceEditor
- Frederic CookEditor
- Sophie LeProducer
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