French Guiana (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2009, French Guiana is a drama film directed by Imanou Petit, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s about. A Hmong village in Cacao, in French Guiana. When his grandmother falls ill, ten-year-old Ying has to go to Cayenne to get medicine. By the time he decides to return home, night has already fallen. Along the way, an extraordinary event takes place.
Who’s in it. French Guiana stars Xavier Lau as Ayrton, Antoine Thor as Wameng, Foua Xiong as Gauxu and Étienne Sainte-Luce as Médecin.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, French Guiana has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch French Guiana page.
If you liked it. Fans of French Guiana tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch French Guiana (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for French Guiana change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is French Guiana worth watching?
- French Guiana holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in French Guiana?
- French Guiana stars Xavier Lau, Antoine Thor, Foua Xiong and Étienne Sainte-Luce.
- When was French Guiana released?
- French Guiana was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.