While We Live

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.

Director: Dani Kouyaté

Cast: Josette Bushell-Mingo, Adam Kanyama, Richard Sseruwagi, Marika Lindström, Sten Ljunggren, Mårten Klingberg, Philip Lithner, Anna Blomberg

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