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...
Ilham Mohamed Osman
as Samia
Elmi Rashid Elmi
as Ali
Fatah Ghedi
as Yusuf
Fathia Mohamed Absie
as Ayaan
Riyan Roble
as Samia (young)
Zakaria Mohammed
as Ali (young)
Kaltuma Mohamed Abdi
as Miriam
Waris Dirie
as Saado Abdullahi
Shukri Hassan
as Hodan (young)
Armaan Haggio
as Yassin-Ahmed
Mohamed Omar
as Said
Amina Omar
as Hodan
