
The Runner
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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.
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
- S
Shane David-Joseph
Race Day Competitor
- A
Alan Uzomah
Assistant Coach
- J
Jordan Maly
Remy
- K
Kathryn Broadbent
Sarah
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