We the Living (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1942, We the Living is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by Goffredo Alessandrini, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Part One (Part Two was released as Addio Kira!) At 18, the beautiful and smart Kira comes to Petersburg as the Communists consolidate power. She rebuffs a cousin who rises in the Party and may remember the slight. She falls in love with Leo, the son of an aristocrat, who gets into political trouble and never gets out. Meanwhile, a Party leader, Andrei, also loves her, and she feigns love for him to get political protection for Leo and money to pay for his TB treatment. But can Leo forgive her being Andrei's mistress?
Who’s in it. We the Living stars Alida Valli, Rossano Brazzi as Leo Kovalenski, Fosco Giachetti as Andrei Taganov and Emilio Cigoli as Pavel Sjerov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, We the Living 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 We the Living page.
If you liked it. Fans of We the Living tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch We the Living (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for We the Living change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is We the Living worth watching?
- We the Living holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in We the Living?
- We the Living stars Alida Valli, Rossano Brazzi, Fosco Giachetti, Emilio Cigoli and Giovanni Grasso.
- When was We the Living released?
- We the Living was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.