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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Yao
Yao is a 2019 French-language comedy, drama and adventure film directed by Philippe Godeau. The cast is led by Omar Sy, Fatoumata Diawara, Lionel Louis Basse. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 300 ratings.
Yao was produced by Pan-Européenne, Korokoro, and France 2 Cinéma and made in Senegal and France. It was released on January 23, 2019. At the box office it grossed around $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- Philippe Godeau
- Writers
- Agnès de Sacy
- Release date
- January 23, 2019
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Senegal, France
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- Pan-Européenne, Korokoro, France 2 Cinéma
Yao cast & crew
Yao was directed by Philippe Godeau and written by Agnès de Sacy.
The cast features Omar Sy as Seydou Tall, Fatoumata Diawara as Gloria, Lionel Louis Basse as Yao, Germaine Acogny as Tanam, Alibeta as Taximan, and Gwendolyn Gourvenec as Laurence Tall.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Matthieu Chedid, cinematography is by Jean-Marc Fabre, and it was produced by Philippe Godeau and Omar Sy.
Is Yao worth watching?
Yao holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 282 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and adventure, Yao is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Yao
Omar Sy
Seydou Tall
Fatoumata Diawara
Gloria
Lionel Louis Basse
Yao
Germaine Acogny
Tanam
Alibeta
Taximan
Gwendolyn Gourvenec
Laurence Tall
Abdoulaye Diop
Ibra
Ismaël Charles Amine Saleh
Demba
Mame Fatou Ndoye
Oumy
Aristote Laios
Nathan
Aboubacar Dramé
Le père de Yao
Amadou Diop
Rabatteur bus Kanel
Yao — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Yao in United States?
Yao is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Yao in?
Yao is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Yao?
Yao runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is Yao rated?
It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 282 ratings.
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