Jigi - L'espoir (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1992, Jigi - L'espoir is a notable film directed by Kollo Sanou, running about 54 minutes.
What it’s about. Nikiema is a farmer from Burkina who sees fate come down upon him. His fouryearold son dies from a simple case of measles. He sells off his cotton crop at a good price, but he still faces a lot of debts. His fifteenyear old son, who had been helping him with the farm work, flunks out of school and moves to Ouagadaougou, where he finds a job guarding people's bicycles. Nikiema tries to commit suicide because he cannot fulfill his promises to his creditors any more. He is saved at the last moment by the arrival of one of his many sons living in the Ivory Coast.
Who’s in it. Jigi - L'espoir stars Simone Tapsoba and Honoré Compaoré.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Jigi - L'espoir has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jigi - L'espoir page.
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- Where can I watch Jigi - L'espoir (1992)?
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- Is Jigi - L'espoir worth watching?
- Jigi - L'espoir holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Jigi - L'espoir?
- Jigi - L'espoir stars Simone Tapsoba and Honoré Compaoré.
- When was Jigi - L'espoir released?
- Jigi - L'espoir was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.