determined to emulate the success of his sporting hero haile gebreselassie, who has a cameo role. the other heads to addis ababa with dreams of becoming a photographer, only to find himself caught in a web of crime and poverty. described as being inspired by true events, this ratherformulaic tale of tested friendships didn't make the academy shortlist but still offers a touching portrait of brotherly bonds and youthful dreams. it's less rewarding when the narrative slips into crime and sports movie cliches — although cinematographer mateusz smolka makes the most of the varied, vivid scenery and injects an air of excitement and urgency into the sometimes rather drab storytelling. you can find running against the wind on digital platforms now. from ethiopia to australia for the coming—of—age lgbtq romcom