Hurdles of Hope

In a poverty-striken Ugandan neighborhood, Ocen meets a Coach who's impressed by his potential for track athletics which changes his life from a hustler to a hurdler inspired by John Akii Bua's success story.

Cast

Yusuf Boxa Kaija

as Coach

Jakuma Joseph

as Ocen

Katooko Susan

as Mama Ocen

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