About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
2019
Runtime
1h 43m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.6/10
Votes
279
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Adventure
Director
Language
FR
Cast
africa
literature
road movie
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Questions about Yao
How long is Yao?
Yao has a runtime of 1h 43m (1 hour and 43 minutes).
Who directed Yao?
Yao was directed by Philippe Godeau and released in 2019.
What genre is Yao?
Yao is a Comedy, Drama, Adventure film (2019).
Who stars in Yao?
The cast of Yao includes Omar Sy, Fatoumata Diawara, Lionel Louis Basse, Germaine Acogny, Alibeta.
What is the TMDB rating for Yao?
Yao has a TMDB rating of 6.6/10 based on 279 votes.
