Saaraba (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1988, Saaraba is a drama film directed by Amadou Saalum Seck, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Tamsir returns to Senegal after 17 years in Europe. His uncle gives him a patronage job in Dakar, virtually without duties. He visits his family's village to see his parents, and there he meets the beautiful Lissa. Tamsir espouses traditional ways, as does Lissa, but when her parents agree to marry her off to a corrupt and well-spoken member of parliament, Tamsir and Lissa dishonor the family and she becomes pregnant. The MP's response, his and Tasmir's uncle's plan to capture the village farmland, the reactions of Lissa's parents, who are strict followers of Islam, the disaffection of Dakar youth, and the dreams of a village mechanic to find "Saaraba" (Utopia) complete the story.
Who’s in it. Saaraba stars Abdoul Aziz Diop as Tamsir.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Saaraba 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 Saaraba page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saaraba tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saaraba (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Saaraba change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Saaraba worth watching?
- Saaraba holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Saaraba?
- Saaraba stars Abdoul Aziz Diop.
- When was Saaraba released?
- Saaraba was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.