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While We Live

Identity is defined by who we know ourselves to be

While We Live

Sweden | Coming-of-Age, Dramedy | 127 mins


An African woman in her fifties who has lived in Sweden for 30 years, decides to move back to Gambia. Her son, who dreams of a career in hip hop and is about to make a breakthrough, goes with her. A warm, broad dramedy about a universal theme: identity.

While We Live

Directed by

Dani Kouyaté


Official selection

Montreal World Film Festival 2016

watch on

Kanopy

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