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Yao

Yao

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 23, 2019

Runtime

1h 43m

Genres

Comedy, Drama

User Score

65%

Original Title

Yao

Production Companies

Pan-Européenne, Korokoro, France 2 Cinéma

Director

Philippe Godeau

Revenue

$4,017,253

Description

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.