The Runner

The Runner — Plot

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.

• Release date
• January 1, 2017
• Runtime
• 30 min
• Genres
• Drama
• Director
• Sunnie Sidhu

The Runner — Cast

R

Ruben Falcao Aylam

Y

Yourlance Richards Nikki

C

Chris Zah Coach Chris

K

Kwame Bentil Police Officer Lucas Jones Athlete

A

Annie Lees-Jones Police Officer

A

Ashley Alubanjo Race Day Competitor

E

Edgar Vieira Race Day Competitor