THE LONG DISTANCE RUNNERS
Director ISABEL FERNANDEZ
Countries Spain
Duration 68 min
Synopsis
As children, Ahmed, Mamadhou and Lukman began a course that would change their destiny. Without their families, they crossed thousands of kilometers illegally until they arrived here. Now 18 years of age, they are no longer protected by legal measures for minors. Alone, in an unfamiliar country, they now have to demonstrate that they are capable of taking care of themselves as if they were mature adults. Their ability to endure the trial ahead will be key if they are to complete the course.
As children, Ahmed, Mamadhou and Lukman began a course that would change their destiny. Without their families, they crossed thousands of kilometers illegally until they arrived here. Now 18 years of age, they are no longer protected by legal measures for minors. Alone, in an unfamiliar country, they now have to demonstrate that they are capable of taking care of themselves as if they were mature adults. Their ability to endure the trial ahead will be key if they are to complete the course.