The Runner
2017, English. Directed by Sunnie Sidhu.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Sunnie SidhuDirector
- Ruben FalcaoAylam
- Yourlance RichardsNikki
- Chris ZahCoach Chris
- Kwame BentilPolice Officer
- Lucas JonesAthlete
- Annie Lees-JonesPolice Officer
- Ashley AlubanjoRace Day Competitor
- Edgar VieiraRace Day Competitor
- Shane David-JosephRace Day Competitor
- Alan UzomahAssistant Coach
- Jordan MalyRemy
- Kathryn BroadbentSarah
Details
- Released
- 1 January 2017
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Sunnie Sidhu
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The Runner runs 30 minutes (0h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is The Runner on?
The Runner isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 2017. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Runner?
If you liked The Runner, try Hounddog, The Girl in the Book, Fast Girls.
Who directed The Runner?
The Runner (2017) was directed by Sunnie Sidhu and stars Ruben Falcao, Yourlance Richards, Chris Zah.