Yao
Originally released in 2019. Yao is a comedy/drama film. directed by Philippe Godeau.
Starring Omar Sy, Fatoumata Diawara, and Lionel Louis Basse
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 23, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (270 votes)
Box Office
$4M
Worldwide gross
Language
French
Original language
Country
Senegal
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Revenue
- $4,017,253
Production Companies
- Pan-Européenne
- Korokoro
- France 2 Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
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 t...
Who directed Yao?
Yao was directed by Philippe Godeau.
How long is Yao?
Yao has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Yao released?
Yao was released on January 23, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Yao?
The main cast of Yao includes Omar Sy, Fatoumata Diawara, Lionel Louis Basse, Germaine Acogny, Alibeta.
Is Yao worth watching?
Yao has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 270 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.