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RUNNING ON SAND
2023 • Films • Comedy/Drama/1 h 30 mins
Details
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 mistaken 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 acquisition 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.
Country
Israel
Language
English
Hebrew
Details
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 mistaken 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 acquisition 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.
Country
Israel
Language
English
Hebrew
Accolades
Best Film Nominee
Awards of the Israeli Film Academy 2023
Audience Award
Palm Springs International Film Festival, 2024
Best Film Nominee
Awards of the Israeli Film Academy 2023
Audience Award
Palm Springs International Film Festival, 2024
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