The Runner

The Runner is an emotive and inspiring short film by British Asian actress, writer and director Sunnie Sidhu. The story is centred 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 personal and political challenges. www.therunnerfilm.co.uk