Summaries

A young boy from a rural Senegalese village goes to the capital Dakar to see his idol, French actor Seydou Tall.

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.—Pathé

Details

Keywords
  • boy
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Release date Jan 22, 2019
Countries of origin France Senegal
Language French Wolof
Filming locations Senegal
Production companies France 2 Cinéma Pan Européenne Korokoro

Box office

Budget $6570000
Gross worldwide $4017253

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 43m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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