Movie

While We Live

★ 7.2(5)20161h 31m

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Good to know

Director: Dani Kouyaté
Release date: 2016-10-07
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Sweden
Studio: dfm Fiktion

About While We Live

While We Live is a 2016 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Dani Kouyaté, starring Josette Bushell-Mingo, Adam Kanyama and Richard Sseruwagi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch While We Live in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch While We Live in Canada?+

While We Live is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is While We Live on Netflix?+

While We Live is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is While We Live?+

While We Live has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in While We Live?+

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

When did While We Live come out?+

While We Live is a 2016 movie directed by Dani Kouyaté.

What genre is While We Live?+

While We Live is Drama film.

Who directed While We Live?+

While We Live was directed by Dani Kouyaté.