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Running on Sand
“The problem starts, when you stop running”
8.0 / 10• 2023• 1h 35m•NR• Hebrew
ComedyDrama
Storyline
Aumari, a young Eritrean refugee living in Israel, is about to be deported back to his home country. After a spontaneous escape attempt at the airport, he is miistaken for a Nigerian striker, who is supposed to arrive at the same time. Aumari seizes the opportunity and benefits for his change of identity as the new key acquisitions for the team of ‘Maccabi Netanya’. Despite the absence of any soccer talent, Aumari is able to cover-up and heal the divisions of his struggling team, while a tender romantic bond with charmingly unconventional daughter of the team owner is growing.
Cast & Crew
Chancela Mongoza
Omari
Lead
Kim Or-Azulay
Neta
Zvika Hadar
Shimi
Michael Kabia Aharoni
Nigel
Israel Atias
Nir Zeituni
Omer Etzion
Sagi
Meir Tamam
Asi Kadosh
Moshe Ashkenazi
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What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Adar Shafran's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Running on Sand is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
