Running on Sand
לרוץ על החול
“The problem starts, when you stop running”
Synopsis
Aumari, a young Eritrean refugee living in Israel, is about to be deported back to his home country. After a spontaneous escape attempt at the airport, he is miistaken for a Nigerian striker, who is supposed to arrive at the same time. Aumari seizes the opportunity and benefits for his change of identity as the new key acquisitions for the team of ‘Maccabi Netanya’. Despite the absence of any soccer talent, Aumari is able to cover-up and heal the divisions of his struggling team, while a tender romantic bond with charmingly unconventional daughter of the team owner is growing.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Jewish International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.3M
Filming & production cost
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Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adar Shafran
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoav Hebel, Assaf Zelicovich, Sarel Piterman
- Original Score
- Ran Bagno
- Original Title
- לרוץ על החול
- Country of Origin
- Israel
- Spoken Languages
- German, Arabic, Hebrew, English, Tigrinya
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- Firma Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adar Shafran
Yoav Hebel, Assaf Zelicovich, Sarel Piterman
Ran Bagno
Adar Shafran, Roni Abramowsky
Department Leadership Roster
Yoav Hebel
Writer
Adar Shafran
Producer
Roni Abramowsky
Producer
Assaf Zelicovich
Writer
Adar Shafran
Director
Sarel Piterman
Writer
Ran Bagno
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Running on Sand
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What is Running on Sand about?
Aumari, a young Eritrean refugee living in Israel, is about to be deported back to his home country. After a spontaneous escape attempt at the airport, he is miistaken for a Nigerian striker, who is supposed to arrive at the same time. Aumari seizes the opportunity and benefits for his change of identity as the new key acquisitions for the team of ‘Maccabi Netanya’. Despite the absence of any soccer talent, Aumari is able to cover-up and heal the divisions of his struggling team, while a tender romantic bond with charmingly unconventional daughter of the team owner is growing.
Who directed Running on Sand?
Running on Sand was directed by Adar Shafran.
Who stars in Running on Sand?
The principal cast of Running on Sand includes Chancela Mongoza, Kim Or-Azulay, Zvika Hadar, Michael Kabia Aharoni, Israel Atias.
When was Running on Sand released and how long is it?
Running on Sand was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Running on Sand?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Running on Sand was composed by Ran Bagno.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Running on Sand?
Running on Sand holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+.