Directed by:
Philippe GodeauCinematography:
Jean-Marc FabreComposer:
Matthieu ChedidCast:
Omar Sy, Gwendolyn Gourvenec, Lionel Louis Basse, Fatoumata Diawara, Abdoulaye Diop, Aristote LaiosPlots(1)
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. (The Norwegian International Film Festival)
(more)Cast
Omar Sy
France
Best movies:
The Intouchables (2011)
X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
Two Is a Family (2016)
Gwendolyn Gourvenec
France
Best movies:
Superheroes (2021)
Yao (2018)
Delicacy (2011)
Lionel Louis Basse
Best movies:
Yao (2018)
Fatoumata Diawara
Best movies:
Tales of the Night (2011)
Yao (2018)
Timbuktu (2014)
Abdoulaye Diop
Best movies:
Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998)
Clean Slate (1981)
Yao (2018)
Aristote Laios
Best movies:
Yao (2018)
All You Need Is Lie (2021) (TV movie)