While We Live (2016)

7.2/10 91 min Drama

Overview

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

Richard Sseruwagi

Sekou

Marika Lindström

Ylva

Sten Ljunggren

Olof

Mårten Klingberg

Music producer

Anna Blomberg

Eva

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