Movie

Ruunta

Name: Ruunta
Director: Abdilatif Hassen
Genre: Drama
Released: 2026-04-19
Duration: 15 min
Cast: Abdimalik Ahmed, Hodan Hassan, Ifrah Mansour, Osman Sheikh, Sahardid Mohamed

2026 0hr : 15m Drama

Ruunta, or “truth” in Somali, celebrates the nuanced lived experiences of the Somali community in Minneapolis, the challenges we face, the beauty within our connection with each other and the ancestors who guide us along the way. Ruunta follows a young Somali man torn between who he is expected to be and who he knows he is—in a city that knocks him down and lifts him up.

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Abdimalik AhmedSamatar

Hodan Hassan

Ifrah Mansour

Osman Sheikh

Sahardid Mohamed

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Is Ruunta right for you?

Why it may be worth watching

Ruunta combines Drama elements in one feature.
The principal cast includes Abdimalik Ahmed, Hodan Hassan, Ifrah Mansour.

Who may enjoy it

Best suited to viewers looking for Drama. Its shorter runtime also makes it easier to fit into one sitting.

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Themes and topics

somaliminneapolis, minnesotashort film