Feb

16 2025

Running on Sand - Virginia Festival of Jewish Film

2:30PM - 4:30PM  

Kramer Family Theater at Cape Henry Collegiate 1320 Mill Dam Road
Virginia Beach,

Contact Hunter Thomas
Director, Arts + Ideas
757-965-6137
HThomas@UJFT.org

Running on Sand

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 and a case of mistaken identity, Aumari is assumed by Maccabi Netanya fans to be their new Nigerian soccer star. With no sporting talent, but hailed as a hero, he unites and uplifts the floundering squad, all while hiding his true identity. Amid their quest for victory, he finds himself falling for the team owner's daughter, risking exposure.