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Waiting for Happiness (2002)

6.320021h 31mFR
Drama

Directed by Abderrahmane Sissako

Rating

6.3/10

Runtime

1h 31m

Language

FR

Release

May 19, 2002

Director

Abderrahmane Sissako

Official Trailer

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Overview

Before immigrating to the West, Abdallah travels to the coastal city of Nouadhibou, Mauritania, to visit his mother. Although he grew up there, Abdallah feels anything but at home in his old neighborhood: he can no longer speak the local dialect and he wears western clothes that immediately cast him...

Cast

Khatra Ould Abder Kader

Khatra Ould Abder Kader

Khatra

Maata Ould Mohamed Abeid

Maata Ould Mohamed Abeid

Maata

Mohamed Mahmoud Ould

Mohamed Mahmoud Ould

Abdallah

Nana Diakité

Nana Diakité

Nana

Fatimetou Mint Ahmeda

Fatimetou Mint Ahmeda

Soukeyna, the mother

Makanfing Dabo

Makanfing Dabo

Makan

Santha Leng

Santha Leng

Tchu

Baba Ould Mini

Baba Ould Mini

Sidi

Mickaël Onoimweniku

Mickaël Onoimweniku

Mickaël

Diallo Ibrahima Sory

Diallo Ibrahima Sory

Diallo

Cheick Oumar Tembely

Cheick Oumar Tembely

Omar

Jerib Ould Jiddou

Jerib Ould Jiddou

Le chaffeur de taxi

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Waiting for Happiness (2002), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Before immigrating to the West, Abdallah travels to the coastal city of Nouadhibou, Mauritania, to visit his mother. Although he grew up there, Abdallah feels anything but at home in his old neighborhood: he can no longer speak the local dialect and he wears western clothes that immediately cast him as an outsider. But, as Abdallah spends time with a young boy and an elderly electrician, he can't help but feel a sense of loss for the life he's abandoning.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Waiting for Happiness. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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