Yao (2019)
284 votes on TMDBReleased January 23, 2019Runtime 1h 43mDirector Philippe Godeau
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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Cast of Yao
Omar Sy
Seydou Tall
Fatoumata Diawara
Gloria
Lionel Louis Basse
Yao
Germaine Acogny
Tanam
Gwendolyn Gourvenec
Laurence Tall
Abdoulaye Diop
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Who stars in Yao?
Yao stars Omar Sy, Fatoumata Diawara, Lionel Louis Basse, Germaine Acogny, Alibeta.
Who directed Yao?
Yao was directed by Philippe Godeau.
How long is Yao?
Yao has a runtime of 1h 43m.
What is Yao about?
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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