While We Live (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2016, While We Live is a drama film directed by Dani Kouyaté, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. While We Live stars Josette Bushell-Mingo as Kandia, Adam Kanyama as Ibbe, Richard Sseruwagi as Sekou and Marika Lindström as Ylva, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, While We Live has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch While We Live page.
If you liked it. Fans of While We Live tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch While We Live (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for While We Live change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is While We Live worth watching?
- While We Live holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in While We Live?
- While We Live stars Josette Bushell-Mingo, Adam Kanyama, Richard Sseruwagi, Marika Lindström and Sten Ljunggren.
- When was While We Live released?
- While We Live was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.