While We Live (2016)
1h 31m
Running Time
October 7, 2016Release Date
Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.
FreeCurrently While We Live is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Kanopy
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.
Josette Bushell-Mingo
Kandia
Adam Kanyama
Ibbe
Richard Sseruwagi
Sekou
Marika Lindström
Ylva
Sten Ljunggren
Olof
Philip Lithner
Billy
Anna Blomberg
Eva
Mårten Klingberg
Music producer
Media.
Details.
Release DateOctober 7, 2016
Original NameMedan vi lever
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 31m
Genres
Wiki.
While We Live (Swedish: Medan vi lever) is a 2016 Swedish comedy-drama film written and directed by Burkinabé filmmaker Dani Kouyaté and co-produced by Maria Larsson Guerpillon and Julien Siri. This is his first Swedish film. The film stars Josette Bushell-Mingo, Adam Kanyama and Richard Sseruwagi in lead roles, whereas Marika Lindström, Sten Ljunggren and Philip Lithner made supportive roles. The film was shot at
Malmö, Sweden.The film won award for the Best Film by an African Living Abroad at Africa Movie Academy Awards, Lagos, Nigeria. The film also nominated for the Best Editing award and Best Screenplay award at the ceremony.