Running the Rift

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The story centers on Jean Patrick Nkuba, a gifted runner in Rwanda, who dreams of becoming the nation's first Olympic medalist. As a Tutsi, he navigates a landscape of escalating violence and tension between the Hutu and Tutsi communities. His passion for running becomes both a personal aspiration and a symbol of hope for his people amidst the surrounding brutality. As the situation intensifies, Jean Patrick must confront the harsh reality that running may also become a means of survival.