Yao
2019, French. Directed by Philippe Godeau.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 284 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Yao isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 January 2019.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 23 January 2019
- Country
- Senegal, France
- Written by
- Agnès de Sacy
- Box office
- $4M
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Yao: quick answers
Is Yao worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 284 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Yao?
Yao runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does Yao have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Yao. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Yao parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Yao yet.
Which OTT platform is Yao on?
Yao isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 January 2019.
What movies are like Yao?
If you liked Yao, try Bye Bye Morons, Two Is a Family, The Specials.
Who directed Yao?
Yao (2019) was directed by Philippe Godeau and stars Omar Sy, Fatoumata Diawara, Lionel Louis Basse.