Having fled war-torn Somalia with her family as a young child to seek asylum in London, Ramla Ali grows up torn between the expectations of her family and a secret passion she knows they would never accept: boxing. Training in the shadows to hide her pursuit from disapproving relatives, Ramla's talent and determination carry her to unprecedented heights, becoming the first boxer of either gender to represent Somalia at the Olympic Games and winning the first ever professional female boxing match held in Saudi Arabia. Marking documentarian Anthony Wonke's narrative feature debut, the film blends sporting underdog drama with coming-of-age themes of identity, belonging and self-determination.
Review:
A rousing, well-crafted biopic anchored by a raw, emotionally intelligent lead performance, finding genuine depth in its exploration of identity and belonging beyond the boxing ring.