The Long Distance

Sep 25 2015 N/A 1h 31m
Documentary, Sport

28-year-old farmer Eunice and 26-year-old cowherd Felix live in Kenya in a tin hut without electricity or running water. They dream of escaping poverty by becoming marathon runners in Europe. German-born Volker Wagner works in East Africa recruiting new talent for the running circuit. Acting as their manager, he takes the two neo-athletes to Germany so they can take part in their first European competition. However, the pressure on them is enormous. To the two athletes have already racked up debts in order to get to Europe in the first place and their families have given them orders not to return empty handed. Things are not much better for Wagner: the ever-increasing competitiveness of the marathon world and a demanding wife keep him occupied.

Plot

A farmer woman from Kenya and a shepherd boy want to run their way out of poverty. Their hope is to be able to join highly paid marathons in Europe with the help of a German athletics manager.

Written by

Daniel Andreas Sager

Directed by

Daniel Andreas Sager

Cast

Felix Kiprotich, Eunice Chelagat Lelei, Volker Wagner

Crew

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Production Countries

Germany

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
21
Average Rating
7.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA