The Runner

Directed by Sunnie Sidhu

With Ruben Falcao, Yourlance Richards, Chris Zah, Kwame Bentil and Lucas Jones

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.