In the Shadows
Directed by Anthony Wonke
Jasmine Jobson, Finn Cole, Gershwyn Eustache Jnr, Suhayla Ahmed, Hodan Yusuf
Tells the true story of Ramla Ali, who fled Somalia with her family as a young girl, seeking asylum in London from the civil war. As a teenager, she pursued her love of boxing, but did so secretly as she knew her family would disapprove. Ali became the first boxer, male or female, to represent Somalia at the 2020 Olympic Games and made history after winning the first ever professional female boxing match in Saudi Arabia.
Tells the true story of Ramla Ali, who fled Somalia with her family as a young girl, seeking asylum in London from the civil war. As a teenager, she pursued her love of boxing, but did so secretly as she knew her family would disapprove.
Coming soon
In cinemas from 30 October 2026
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- Release date
- 30 October 2026
- Director
- Anthony Wonke
- Cast
- Jasmine Jobson, Finn Cole, Gershwyn Eustache Jnr, Suhayla Ahmed, Hodan Yusuf
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
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