Running Against the Wind 2023
6.6 / 10
Running Against the Wind
The film follows the fate of two boys, one of whom hopes to become an Olympic runner and the other a photographer.
The film follows the fate of two boys, one of whom hopes to become an Olympic runner and the other a photographer.
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Release Date:
Jul 20, 2023 (Ethiopia,Germany)
Run Time:
1hr 52`
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Original Language:
Amharic
Production Countries:
Ethiopia,Germany
Status:
Released
Cast & Crew of
Running Against the Wind - Running Against the Wind
Directors & Credit Writers
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Cast
MW
Mikias Wolde... Solomon
... Abdi
... Kiflom
... Genet
GA
Genene Alemu... Coach
... Fikir
CS
Carlo Sohn... Tino
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... Producer
... Producer
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Running Against the Wind - Running Against the Wind
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