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.

Currently 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

Mårten Klingberg
Music producer

Philip Lithner
Billy

Philip Lithner
Billy

Anna Blomberg
Eva

Lamine Dieng
Modu

Kudzai Chimbaira
Soukeina

Lamine Dieng
Modu

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

Gibril Jobe
Polis

Peter Öberg
Polis

Karin Bertling
Old woman on bus

Tom Ahlsell
Hospital patient

Bill Hugg
Taxi Customer

Sven Boräng
Kandia's man

Nina Mélo
Young Kandia

Philip Bergström
Editor

Andreas Unge
Music

Alex Lindén
Director of Photography

Olivier Guerpillon
Screenplay

Maria Larsson Guerpillon
Producer

Dani Kouyaté
Director / Screenplay

Julien Siri
Producer

Carl Bromell
Sound Recordist

Aleksander Karshikoff
Sound Editor

Fatisia Gassama
Makeup Artist

Tuija Valén
Makeup Artist

Ya Awa Conateh
Costume Design

Sanna Ekström Forsberg
Costume Design
Media.


Details.
Release DateOctober 7, 2016
Original NameMedan vi lever
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 31m
Genres
Last updated:
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.
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