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Why Am I Living

1961·Movie
1h 30min

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Violence5

Heart

Nostalgic and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Lematha A'eish

A good-hearted young man who's his family's sole source of financial support falls in love with his neighbor, all while he has to resist the temptations of the leader of a gang specializing in customs clearance. Will he succumb to the temptations or preserve his morality?
Egyptian CinemaSocial RealismFamily DramaMorality TaleCrime & TemptationGood vs. EvilNeighborly LoveFinancial StrugglesBlack and White FilmClassic Cinema

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is Why Am I Living worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 5.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Why Am I Living?

1 h 30 min

Why Am I Living runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is Why Am I Living in?

Arabic

It was made in Arabic. Produced in Egypt.