Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
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Ruben Falcao | ... | Aylam |
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Yourlance Richards | ... | Nikki |
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Chris Zah | ... | Coach Chris |
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Christopher Zah | ... | George |
Kathryn Broadbent | ... | Sarah | |
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Paul Raymond | ... | Steve |
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Jordan Maly | ... | Remy |
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Rian Perle | ... | Aslam |
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Alan Uzomah | ... | Assistant Coach |
Rob Soar | ... | Jay | |
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Shane David-Joseph | ... | Race Day Competitor |
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Tapiwa Mugweni | ... | Race Day Competitor |
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Edgar Vieira | ... | Race Day Competitor |
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Kelechi Okorie | ... | Race Day Competitor |
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Ashley Alubanjo | ... | Race Day Competitor |
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. Written by Sunnie Sidhu