The Runner
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Ruben Falcao
Aylam
Yourlance Richards
Nikki
Chris Zah
Coach Chris
Kwame Bentil
Police Officer
Lucas Jones
Athlete
Annie Lees-Jones
Police Officer
Ashley Alubanjo
Race Day Competitor
Edgar Vieira
Race Day Competitor
Shane David-Joseph
Race Day Competitor
Alan Uzomah
Assistant Coach
Jordan Maly
Remy
Kathryn Broadbent
Sarah
Sunnie Sidhu
Newsreader
Rob Soar
Jay
Rian Perle
Aslam
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sunnie Sidhu
- Screenplay & Story
- Sunnie Sidhu
- Original Title
- The Runner
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Wolf Runner Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sunnie Sidhu
Sunnie Sidhu
Simon Si-Shen
Frederic Cook, Ramy Dance
Sophie Le
Department Leadership Roster
Sunnie Sidhu
Director
Simon Si-Shen
Director of Photography
Sophie Le
Producer
Frederic Cook
Editor
Sunnie Sidhu
Writer
Ramy Dance
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Runner.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Runner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Runner about?
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.
Who directed The Runner?
The Runner was directed by Sunnie Sidhu.
Who stars in The Runner?
The principal cast of The Runner includes Ruben Falcao, Yourlance Richards, Chris Zah, Kwame Bentil, Lucas Jones.
When was The Runner released and how long is it?
The Runner was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 30m.