People We Come Across (2021)

People We Come Across (2021) poster

What happens when a group of Finns travel to a tiny village in Benin to participate in a vaccination study? By participating, they can aid in the development of a diarrhea vaccine for children in developing countries – and, at the same time, have a different kind of vacation in West Africa. The complicated side of helping people and the clashes between two cultures rise to the forefront of Mia Halme’s delicious documentary film.

Director: Mia Halme
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 79 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Kalle Vainio
Editing: Phil Jandaly, Antony Bentley
Production: Napafilms
Country: Finland
Language: English, suomi, Français
Original Language: fi

Keywords

orphanage, scientific study, foreign aid, disease, vaccine, vaccination, diarrhea, benin

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is People We Come Across about?
What happens when a group of Finns travel to a tiny village in Benin to participate in a vaccination study? By participating, they can aid in the development of a diarrhea vaccine for children in developing countries – and, at the same time, have a different kind of vacation in West Africa. The complicated side of helping people and the clashes between two cultures rise to the forefront of Mia Halme’s delicious documentary film.
Who directed People We Come Across?
People We Come Across was directed by Mia Halme.
Who stars in People We Come Across?
People We Come Across stars Anu Kantele, Heli Agbodjakin, Augustin Gnonkokpon, Joanna Karwowska, Emmanuel Akouete, Jules Hedihon.
How long is People We Come Across?
People We Come Across has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
What genre is People We Come Across?
People We Come Across is a Documentary film.
Where was People We Come Across produced?
People We Come Across was produced in Finland.