The Runner (2017)
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
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: January 1, 2017
Cast
- Ruben Falcao - Aylam
- Yourlance Richards - Nikki
- Chris Zah - Coach Chris
- Kwame Bentil - Police Officer
Screenplay
Cinematography: Simon Si-Shen
Editing: Ramy Dance, Frederic Cook
Production: Wolf Runner Films
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Sunnie Sidhu
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Runner about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Runner?
- The Runner was directed by Sunnie Sidhu.
- Who stars in The Runner?
- The Runner stars Ruben Falcao, Yourlance Richards, Chris Zah, Kwame Bentil.
- How long is The Runner?
- The Runner has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- Where was The Runner produced?
- The Runner was produced in United Kingdom.