In the Shadows
Synopsis
Tells the true story of Ramla Ali, who fled Somalia with her family as a young girl, seeking asylum in London from the civil war. As a teenager, she pursued her love of boxing, but did so secretly as she knew her family would disapprove. Ali became the first boxer, male or female, to represent Somalia at the 2020 Olympic Games and made history after winning the first ever professional female boxing match in Saudi Arabia.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-24
Top Cast
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Jasmine Jobson
Ramla Ali
Finn Cole
Richard
Roda Asha Aden
Nura Ali
Gershwyn Eustache Jnr
Clinton
Lorraine Tai
Mel
Alexandra Afryea
Doctor
Hodan Yusuf
Fatma
Samater Ahmed
Yasin
Moe Hashim
Ismail
Mustafa Aden
Ahmed Ali
Abdirizah Yaya
Baba Haji
Martin Malone
Danny
Kimberley Adams
Mrs. Talbot
Matt Dean
Ben Hall
Indeyarna Donaldson-Holness
Nikki
Steven Barwick
Peter
Zak Nur
Somali Diplomat
Mukhtar Moalin
Somali Official
Release History & Theatrical Window
BFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Wonke
- Screenplay & Story
- Ursula Rani Sarma
- Original Title
- In the Shadows
- Country of Origin
- India, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Somali
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Altitude Film Entertainment, Sleeper Films, Curate Films, 3.16 Productions, The World We Want Studios, Civic Studios, Affine Films, True Brit Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Wonke
Ursula Rani Sarma
Lee Magiday, Madeleine Sanderson
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Wonke
Director
Ursula Rani Sarma
Writer
Lee Magiday
Producer
Madeleine Sanderson
Producer
Guiomar Alonso
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About In the Shadows
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What is In the Shadows about?
Tells the true story of Ramla Ali, who fled Somalia with her family as a young girl, seeking asylum in London from the civil war. As a teenager, she pursued her love of boxing, but did so secretly as she knew her family would disapprove. Ali became the first boxer, male or female, to represent Somalia at the 2020 Olympic Games and made history after winning the first ever professional female boxing match in Saudi Arabia.
Who directed In the Shadows?
In the Shadows was directed by Anthony Wonke.
Who stars in In the Shadows?
The principal cast of In the Shadows includes Jasmine Jobson, Finn Cole, Roda Asha Aden, Gershwyn Eustache Jnr, Lorraine Tai.
When was In the Shadows released and how long is it?
In the Shadows was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.