While We Live
2016, Swedish. Directed by Dani Kouyaté.
Kandia, an African women in her fifties who has lived in Sweden for 30 years, decides to move back to Gambia. Her son Ibbe, who dreams of a career in hip hop and is about to make a breakthrough, goes with her. Their encounter with their homeland, however, doesn't turn out the way they imagined. A warm, broad drama comedy about a universal theme: identity.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 7 October 2016
- Original title
- Medan vi lever
- Country
- Sweden
- Written by
- Olivier Guerpillon, Dani Kouyaté
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How long is While We Live?
While We Live runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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What movies are like While We Live?
If you liked While We Live, try Skin, The Nest, The Color of Friendship.
Who directed While We Live?
While We Live (2016) was directed by Dani Kouyaté and stars Josette Bushell-Mingo, Adam Kanyama, Richard Sseruwagi.