Bako, the Other Shore
Bako, the Other Shore
1978, French. Directed by Jacques Champreux.
Fode, Boubacar's father, decides to send his son to Paris to join his older brother Samba. There, for sure, he will become rich and able to send them money. Boubacar leaves the village and his fiancée Awa. The long journey begins.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 2 January 1978
- Original title
- Bako, l'autre rive
- Country
- France, Senegal
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Bako, the Other Shore runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
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Bako, the Other Shore isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 January 1978. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bako, the Other Shore?
If you liked Bako, the Other Shore, try The Things of Life, Little Indian, Big City, The Quiet Son.
Who directed Bako, the Other Shore?
Bako, the Other Shore (1978) was directed by Jacques Champreux and stars Sidiki Bakaba, Cheik Doukouré, Doura Mané.