A Swedish comedy-drama directed by Dani Kouyaté that explores cultural intersections and earns recognition at African film awards.
Dani Kouyaté writes and directs the project, marking his first Swedish feature. Maria Larsson Guerpillon and Julien Siri co-produce the film.
Lead actors Josette Bushell-Mingo, Adam Kanyama, and Richard Sseruwagi are cast. Supporting roles are filled by Marika Lindström, Sten Ljunggren, and Philip Lithner.
Principal photography takes place in Malmö, Sweden. The crew completes the shoot for the comedy-drama.
The film premieres at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in Lagos. It wins Best Film by an African Living Abroad and receives nominations for editing and screenplay.
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.
Dani Kouyaté
Rating: 7.2/10 (5 votes)
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