66% rating 2019 1h 43m

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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.

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About Yao

Director
Philippe Godeau
Cast
Omar Sy, Fatoumata Diawara, Lionel Louis Basse, Germaine Acogny, Alibeta, Gwendolyn Gourvenec, Abdoulaye Diop, Ismaël Charles Amine Saleh
Writers
Agnès de Sacy
Genres
Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Release date
23/01/2019
Original language
FR
Country
FR
Tags
africa, road movie, literature