The Heart's Cry (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1994, The Heart's Cry is a notable film directed by Idrissa Ouedraogo, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. This drama focuses upon the psychological adjustment problems of a young boy whose family moves him from Africa to Paris, France. Moctar, a boy whose first 11 years were spent in a small village in Mali, is having difficulty adjusting to his new life in Paris. After several years in Paris, Moctar suddenly sees a terrible hyena in the street. When Moctar tries to explain his vision, he becomes the laughingstock of his peers and a patient for the school psychologist. No one believes Moctar, not even his parents, until he is befriended by Paulo who helps Moctar understand.
Who’s in it. The Heart's Cry stars Richard Bohringer as Paulo, Saïd Diarra as Moctar, Félicité Wouassi as Saffi and Alex Descas as Ibrahim Sow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Heart's Cry has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Heart's Cry page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Heart's Cry (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Heart's Cry change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Heart's Cry worth watching?
- The Heart's Cry holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Heart's Cry?
- The Heart's Cry stars Richard Bohringer, Saïd Diarra, Félicité Wouassi, Alex Descas and Clémentine Célarié.
- When was The Heart's Cry released?
- The Heart's Cry was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.