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
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Ruben Falcao as Aylam |
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Yourlance Richards as Nikki |
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Chris Zah as Coach Chris |
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Kwame Bentil as Police Officer |
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Lucas Jones as Athlete |
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Annie Lees-Jones as Police Officer |
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Ashley Alubanjo as Race Day Competitor |
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Edgar Vieira as Race Day Competitor |
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Shane David-Joseph as Race Day Competitor |
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Alan Uzomah as Assistant Coach |
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Jordan Maly as Remy |
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Kathryn Broadbent as Sarah |
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Sunnie Sidhu as Newsreader |
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Rob Soar as Jay |
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Rian Perle as Aslam |
| Directing | Sunnie Sidhu | Director |
| Writing | Sunnie Sidhu | Writer |
| Camera | Simon Si-Shen | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Ramy Dance | Editor |
| Editing | Frederic Cook | Editor |
| Production | Sophie Le | Producer |
