Storyline
Samia Yusuf Omar is just 9 years old when she discovers her special talent: she is faster than all the other boys and girls. With her friend Ali, who is the same age, she has the goal to earn real money with running and become famous. The children make a pact: Ali becomes Samia's coach. With his help, Samia is to become a real champion. But the ongoing civil war makes life in Mogadishu increasingly difficult...
Cast & Crew
IM
Ilham Mohamed Osman
Samia
Lead
Elmi Rashid Elmi
Ali
Fatah Ghedi
Yusuf
FM
Fathia Mohamed Absie
Ayaan
RR
Riyan Roble
Samia (young)
ZM
Zakaria Mohammed
Ali (young)
KM
Kaltuma Mohamed Abdi
Miriam
WD
Waris Dirie
Saado Abdullahi
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Yasemin Samdereli's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Samia is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
