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Live and Become (2005)

Movie ★ 7.4 140 min

Drama

In 1980, the black Falashas in Ethiopia are recognised as genuine Jews and are secretly carried to Israel. The day before the transport the son of a Jewish mother dies. In his place and with his name (Schlomo) she takes a Christian 9-year-old boy.

Radu Mihăileanu Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 30, 2005
Runtime
140 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$5.7M
Box office
$3.7M
IMDb
tt0388505
Language
Amharic, ,
Studio
, , Oï Oï Oï Productions,

Themes

Cast

Moshe Abebe Schlomo (teenager) Moshe Agazai Schlomo (child) Sirak M. Sabahat Schlomo (adult) Roni Hadar Roni Hadar Sara Yaël Abecassis Yaël Abecassis Yaël Roschdy Zem Roschdy Zem Yoram Harrari Yitzhak Edgar Qès Amrah Rami Danon Papy Meskie Shibru Sivan Meskie Shibru Sivan Schlomo's Mother Mimi Abonesh Kebede Hana Raymonde Abecassis Susy Shmil Ben Ari Shmil Ben Ari Directeur internat Shlomo Vishinsky Shlomo Vishinsky Le policier Lana Ettinger Lana Ettinger Tali adulte Marek Rozenbaum Marek Rozenbaum Le fonctionnaire israélien 2 Meir Swissa Meir Swissa Le docteur français Shaul Mizrahi Shaul Mizrahi Père palestinien Gal Hoyberger Lieutenant

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Frequently asked questions

What is Live and Become about?
In 1980, the black Falashas in Ethiopia are recognised as genuine Jews and are secretly carried to Israel. The day before the transport the son of a Jewish mother dies. In his place and with his name (Schlomo) she takes a Christian 9-year-old boy.
Who directed Live and Become?
Live and Become was directed by Radu Mihăileanu.
Who stars in Live and Become?
Live and Become stars Moshe Abebe, Moshe Agazai, Sirak M. Sabahat, Roni Hadar.
When was Live and Become released?
Live and Become is a 2005 drama film.
Where can I watch Live and Become?
You can watch Live and Become with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.