Yao

A warm, humorous road trip that gently explores identity and belonging through an unlikely friendship.

Directed by

Philippe Godeau

Genres

Comedy, Drama, Adventure

Starring

Omar Sy, Fatoumata Diawara, Lionel Louis Basse

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.

How it feels

Warm, uplifting, earnest and whimsical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Coming-of-age, identity, family, friendship

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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