Movie

The Runner (2017)

• January 1, 2017
• 30m

• Drama

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

Sunnie Sidhu

Writers

Sunnie Sidhu

Starring

Ruben Falcao, Yourlance Richards, Chris Zah