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Yao

Yao

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Yao
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama
  • Release Date: 2019-01-23
  • Runtime: 103 minutes
  • Rating: 6.6/10 (265 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $4,017,253
  • Production Companies: Pan-Européenne, Korokoro, France 2 Cinéma
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.3126
  • Languages: French

Cast & Crew

Omar Sy

Omar Sy

as Seydou Tall

Fatoumata Diawara

Fatoumata Diawara

as Gloria

Lionel Louis Basse

Lionel Louis Basse

as Yao

Germaine Acogny

Germaine Acogny

as Tanam

Alibeta

Alibeta

as Taximan

Gwendolyn Gourvenec

Gwendolyn Gourvenec

as Laurence Tall

Abdoulaye Diop

Abdoulaye Diop

as Ibra

Ismaël Charles Amine Saleh

Ismaël Charles Amine Saleh

as Demba

Mame Fatou Ndoye

Mame Fatou Ndoye

as Oumy

Aristote Laios

Aristote Laios

as Nathan

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Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yao?

Yao is a Comedy, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2019-01-23.

Who are the main actors in Yao?

The main cast includes Omar Sy, Fatoumata Diawara, Lionel Louis Basse, Germaine Acogny, Alibeta, .

Where can I watch Yao online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Yao is available.

Is Yao based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Yao?

Yao has an IMDb rating of 6.6/10 based on 265 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Yao?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $4,017,253 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Yao?

The soundtrack was composed by Pan-Européenne, Korokoro, France 2 Cinéma. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Yao filmed?

Yao was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Yao?

The total runtime of Yao is 103 minutes.

Is Yao suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Yao?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Yao.

Does Yao have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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