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.
Sunnie Sidhu
Director, Writer
Ruben Falcao
Aylam
Yourlance Richards
Nikki
Chris Zah
Coach Chris
Kwame Bentil
Police Officer
Lucas Jones
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