Overview

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.

Cast

Omar Sy, Fatoumata Diawara, Lionel Louis Basse, Germaine Acogny, Alibeta, Gwendolyn Gourvenec, Abdoulaye Diop, Ismaël Charles Amine Saleh

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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.

When was "Yao" released?

Yao was released in 2019.

Who stars in "Yao"?

The cast includes Omar Sy, Fatoumata Diawara, Lionel Louis Basse, Germaine Acogny.

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