Movie Description
Yao
(2019)Overview
From his village in northern Senegal, Yao is a 13-year-old boy ready to do anything to meet his hero: Seydou Tall, a famous French actor. Invited to Dakar to promote his new book, the latter goes to his country of origin for the first time. To fulfill his dream, the young Yao organizes his fugue and brave 387 kilometers alone to the capital. Touched by this child, the actor decides to flee his obligations and to accompany him home. But on the dusty and uncertain roads of Senegal, Seydou understands that while rolling towards the village of the child, it also rolls towards its roots.
Featured Crew
- Director : Philippe Godeau
- Producer : Philippe Godeau,Omar Sy
- Writer : Agnès de Sacy
- Editor : Hervé de Luze
- Cast : Omar Sy,Fatoumata Diawara,Lionel Louis Basse,Germaine Acogny,Alibeta,Gwendolyn Gourvenec,Abdoulaye Diop,Ismaël Charles Amine Saleh,Mame Fatou Ndoye,Aristote Laios,Aboubacar Dramé,Amadou Diop,Dior Diouf,Christophe Bigot,Fatimata Kane
Cast
Seydou Tall
Gloria
Tanam
Taximan
Laurence Tall
Ibra
Oumy
Nathan
Le père de Yao
Rabatteur bus Kanel
La petite soeur de Yao
Ambassadeur de France
Gendarme barrage
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Facts
Original TitleYao
Status Released
Release Information
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2019-01-23
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 43m
Revenue₹ 4017253
Production CompaniesPan-Européenne,Korokoro,France 2 Cinéma
Genres
- Comedy
- Drama
