Samia

Samia (2024) is a drama, family film directed by Yasemin Samdereli rated 7.5/10.

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

Ilham Mohamed Osman

Samia

Elmi Rashid Elmi

Ali

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