While We Live(2016)

7.2(5)1h 31mOctober 7, 2016

Drama

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.

Directed by Dani Kouyaté

Where to watch

Where to watch While We Live

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Kanopy

Cast

Josette Bushell-Mingo

Kandia

Adam Kanyama

Ibbe

Richard Sseruwagi

Sekou

Marika Lindström

Ylva

Sten Ljunggren

Olof

Mårten Klingberg

Music producer

Philip Lithner

Billy

Anna Blomberg

Eva

Lamine Dieng

Modu

Kudzai Chimbaira

Soukeina

Susan Fatima Joh

Aisha

Christopher Tijan Smith

Karim

Mariama Colley

Lala

Mariama Colley

Ismael

Felix Down-Thomas

Famuru

Janet Badjan-Young

Mbalou

Jane Owens

Awa

Aurelia Prom

Fatou

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While We Live — frequently asked questions

Where can I watch While We Live?+

While We Live is available to stream on Kanopy. Availability varies by country and changes over time.

When did While We Live come out?+

While We Live was released in 2016.

How long is While We Live?+

While We Live runs for 91 minutes (1 hour and 31 minutes).

Who directed While We Live?+

While We Live was directed by Dani Kouyaté.

Who stars in While We Live?+

While We Live stars Josette Bushell-Mingo, Adam Kanyama, Richard Sseruwagi, Marika Lindström and Sten Ljunggren.

While We Live(2016)

Synopsis

Where to watch While We Live

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Cast

While We Live — frequently asked questions

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