Movie Description
In the Shadows
(2026)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Anthony Wonke
- Producer : Madeleine Sanderson,Lee Magiday
- Writer : Ursula Rani Sarma
- Cast : Jasmine Jobson,Finn Cole,Gershwyn Eustache Jnr,Suhayla Ahmed,Hodan Yusuf,Roda Asha Aden,Samater Ahmed,Moe Hashim,Mustafa Aden,Lorraine Tai,Alexandra Afryea,Abdirizah Yaya,Martin Malone,Kimberley Adams,Matt Dean,Indeyarna Donaldson-Holness,Steven Barwick,Zak Nur,Mukhtar Moalin,Lorraine Tai,Mark Beauchamp,Mick Gordon,Alim Hussain,Maureen Lavoyer,Sofia Furlan,Millie Pocklington,Hannah Grant,Grace Hutchinson,Anthony Shand,Leon Russell Tayler
Cast
Ramla Ali
Richard
Clinton
Teen Ramla
Fatma
Nura Ali
Yasin
Ismail
Ahmed Ali
Mel
Doctor
Baba Haji
Danny
Mrs. Talbot
Ben Hall
Peter
Somali Diplomat
Somali Official
Mei
Phoenix Gym Guy
Announcer - Fight 1 & 3
Raj
Trina (Boxer)
Claire
Sharon Welks
Opponent (Boxer) - Fight 2
Grace Perez (Boxer)
BBC Commentator
YouTube Tutor
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Facts
Original TitleIn the Shadows
Status Released
Release Information
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2026-10-30
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 56m
Production CompaniesAltitude Film Entertainment,Sleeper Films,Curate Films,3.16 Productions,The World We Want Studios,Civic Studios,Affine Films,True Brit Entertainment
Genres
- Drama
