Yao (2019)
Yao is a 2019 French-language comedy movie directed by Philippe Godeau, with a running time of 1h 43m. It stars Omar Sy, Fatoumata Diawara and Lionel Louis Basse.
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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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 on 23 January 2019.
How long is Yao?
Yao runs 1h 43m.
Who made Yao?
Yao was directed by Philippe Godeau.
Cast
- Omar Sy as Seydou Tall
- Fatoumata Diawara as Gloria
- Lionel Louis Basse as Yao
- Germaine Acogny as Tanam
- Alibeta as Taximan
- Gwendolyn Gourvenec as Laurence Tall
- Abdoulaye Diop as Ibra
- Ismaël Charles Amine Saleh as Demba
- Mame Fatou Ndoye as Oumy
- Aristote Laios as Nathan
- Aboubacar Dramé as Le père de Yao
- Amadou Diop as Rabatteur bus Kanel