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While We Live

2016, Movie, 1h 31min

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.

Country: Sweden

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Reviews

Critic Hynek Pallas

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Det är ändå verkligen ett välkommet svenskt regissörskap med behövlig internationell blick vi ser här...

Read full review at Dagens Nyheter

Critic Jake Bolin

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…uppfriskande och angelägen.

Read full review at Moviezine

Critic Mats Johnson

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Bra mix av komedi och drama.

Read full review at Göteborgs-Posten

Critic Eric Diedrichs

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...funkar som allra bäst när dramat tonas ner. Scenerna mellan Ibbe, Kandia och Sekou är välspelade, avskalade och varma – familjebandet är påtagligt även när det tjafsas.

Read full review at Filmtopp

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"While We Live" is a heartwarming and thought-provoking drama comedy that explores the complexities of identity, family,tragedy, and forgiveness. The movie follows Kandia, an African woman who has lived in Sweden for 30 years as she embarks on a journey back to her homeland Gambia with her son Ibbe, a young hip-hop artist trying to make it big in Sweden. Their homecoming, however, doesn't go as planned. With an all-star cast including Adam Kanyama , the film offers a powerful and entertaining experience that will leave you thinking long after the credits roll. Don't miss this unforgettable story of love, family, and self-discovery.

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