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Samia

Samia

2024 1h 36m · Drama, Family · ★ 7.5

Samia

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...

Director Yasemin Samdereli

Writer Nesrin Samdereli

Writer Yasemin Samdereli

Top Billed Cast

Ilham Mohamed Osman

Samia

Elmi Rashid Elmi

Elmi Rashid Elmi

Ali

Fatah Ghedi

Fatah Ghedi

Yusuf

Fathia Mohamed Absie

Ayaan

Riyan Roble

Samia (young)

Zakaria Mohammed

Ali (young)

Kaltuma Mohamed Abdi

Miriam

Waris Dirie

Saado Abdullahi

Shukri Hassan

Hodan (young)

Armaan Haggio

Yassin-Ahmed

Mohamed Omar

Said

Amina Omar

Hodan

Miguil Ali Soubaneh

Miguil Ali Soubaneh

Osman Abdi

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Status Released

Original Language de

Budget $0

Revenue $0

Keywords

civil war somalia somali young girl running samia yusuf omar samia samiya