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While We Are Here

6.320191h 15mMovieDocumentary

“While we are here” mixes fiction, travelogue, film diary and documentary to tell the story Lamis, a Lebanese woman who just moved to New York and Wilson, a Brazilian man living illegally for 10 years in the same city. The film narrates…

DirectorsClarissa Campolina·Luiz Pretti
WritersClarissa Campolina·Luiz Pretti

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GuideDocGuideDocDocAlliance FilmsDocAlliance Films
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Clarissa Campolina

MG
Mary Ghattas
Lamis
MS
Marcelo Souza e Silva
Wilson
GPGrace Passô
Grace Passô
(Narrator)
GV
Gláucia Vandeveld
Mãe de Wilson
TP
Theo Campolina Pretti
Omar

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While We Are Here — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams While We Are Here?

While We Are Here is streaming on GuideDoc and DocAlliance Films in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is While We Are Here on Netflix?

No, While We Are Here is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on GuideDoc and DocAlliance Films.

Is While We Are Here on Amazon Prime Video?

No, While We Are Here isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on GuideDoc and DocAlliance Films instead.

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While We Are Here is available on GuideDoc and DocAlliance Films in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.