Live and Become
2005, French. Directed by Radu Mihăileanu.
In 1980, the black Falashas in Ethiopia are recognised as genuine Jews and are secretly carried to Israel. The day before the transport the son of a Jewish mother dies. In his place and with his name (Schlomo) she takes a Christian 9-year-old boy.
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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Live and Become is streaming on Chai Flicks in India.
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Cast & crew
- Radu MihăileanuDirector
- Moshe AbebeSchlomo (teenager)
- Moshe AgazaiSchlomo (child)
- Sirak M. SabahatSchlomo (adult)
- Roni HadarSara
- Yaël AbecassisYaël
- Roschdy ZemYoram Harrari
- Yitzhak EdgarQès Amrah
- Rami DanonPapy
- Meskie Shibru SivanSchlomo's Mother
- Mimi Abonesh KebedeHana
- Raymonde AbecassisSusy
- Shmil Ben AriDirecteur internat
Details
- Released
- 30 March 2005
- Original title
- Va, vis et deviens
- Country
- France, Israel, Belgium, Italy
- Written by
- Alain-Michel Blanc, Radu Mihăileanu
- Budget
- $5.7M
- Box office
- $3.7M
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Live and Become: quick answers
Is Live and Become worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 208 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Live and Become?
Live and Become runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Does Live and Become have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Live and Become. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Live and Become parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Live and Become is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Live and Become on?
Live and Become is streaming on Chai Flicks in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Live and Become?
If you liked Live and Become, try Forbidden Games, 24 Days, The Passengers of the Night.
Who directed Live and Become?
Live and Become (2005) was directed by Radu Mihăileanu and stars Moshe Abebe, Moshe Agazai, Sirak M. Sabahat.