Overview

Aumari, a young Eritrean refugee living in Israel, is about to be deported back to his home country. After a spontaneous escape attempt at the airport, he is miistaken for a Nigerian striker, who is supposed to arrive at the same time. Aumari seizes the opportunity and benefits for his change of identity as the new key acquisitions for the team of ‘Maccabi Netanya’. Despite the absence of any soccer talent, Aumari is able to cover-up and heal the divisions of his struggling team, while a tender romantic bond with charmingly unconventional daughter of the team owner is growing.

Cast

Chancela Mongoza, Kim Or-Azulay, Zvika Hadar, Michael Kabia Aharoni, Israel Atias, Omer Etzion, Meir Tamam, Moshe Ashkenazi

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What is "Running on Sand" about?

Aumari, a young Eritrean refugee living in Israel, is about to be deported back to his home country. After a spontaneous escape attempt at the airport, he is miistaken for a Nigerian striker, who is supposed to arrive at the same time. Aumari seizes the opportunity and benefits for his change of identity as the new key acquisitions for the team of ‘Maccabi Netanya’. Despite the absence of any soccer talent, Aumari is able to cover-up and heal the divisions of his struggling team, while a tender romantic bond with charmingly unconventional daughter of the team owner is growing.

When was "Running on Sand" released?

Running on Sand was released in 2023.

Who stars in "Running on Sand"?

The cast includes Chancela Mongoza, Kim Or-Azulay, Zvika Hadar, Michael Kabia Aharoni.