While We Live movie poster

While We Live

October 7, 2016 1h 31m 7.2/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 2016. While We Live is a drama film. directed by Dani Kouyaté.

Starring Josette Bushell-Mingo, Adam Kanyama, and Richard Sseruwagi

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 7, 2016 9 years ago
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Runtime 1h 31m 91 minutes total
User Rating 7.2/10 Great (5 votes)
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Language SV Original language
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Country Sweden Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
SV

Production Companies

  • dfm Fiktion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is While We Live about?

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, go...

Who directed While We Live?

While We Live was directed by Dani Kouyaté.

How long is While We Live?

While We Live has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).

When was While We Live released?

While We Live was released on October 7, 2016 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in While We Live?

The main cast of While We Live includes Josette Bushell-Mingo, Adam Kanyama, Richard Sseruwagi, Marika Lindström, Sten Ljunggren.