Plot — What is Waiting for Happiness about?
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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | French |
| Runtime | 91 min |
| Audience Score | 65% (6.5/10, 30 votes) |
Waiting for Happiness — FAQ
Is Waiting for Happiness worth watching? Waiting for Happiness holds a 6.5/10 rating from 30 viewers. 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 longe
Who directed Waiting for Happiness? Directed by Abderrahmane Sissako.
Who is in the cast of Waiting for Happiness? It stars Khatra Ould Abder Kader, Maata Ould Mohamed Abeid, Mohamed Mahmoud Ould, Nana Diakité, Fatimetou Mint Ahmeda, Makanfing Dabo and more.
Where can I stream Waiting for Happiness? Streaming availability for Waiting for Happiness is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Waiting for Happiness release? It released in 2002.
