Samia: Little Dreamer 2024

Synopsis:

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...

Directed by: Yasemin Samdereli
Written by: Yasemin Samdereli & Nesrin Samdereli & Giuseppe Catozzella
Release date: 2024-09-19
Runtime: 96 minutes
Cast:
Ilham Mohamed Osman
Ilham Mohamed Osman
Samia 
Elmi Rashid Elmi
Elmi Rashid Elmi
Ali 
Fatah Ghedi
Fatah Ghedi
Yusuf 
Fathia Mohamed Absie
Fathia Mohamed Absie
Ayaan 
Riyan Roble
Riyan Roble
Samia (young) 
Zakaria Mohammed
Zakaria Mohammed
Ali (young)