Ya Koo (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1985, Ya Koo is an adventure and family film directed by Franco Rubartelli, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Pepiwe (played by Jose Gregorio Payema) is a Yanomami boy living in a Catholic mission. After getting into an argument with his teacher about the name of his river (she says Rio Siapa; he calls it Periquitos), Pepiwe decides to return to the jungle to look for his family. He paddles down the Orinoco with his dog and parrot, and during a stopover on land he meets yet another nun (Flor Núñez), but not one from his mission. She pays the boy to show him the way to San Carlos de Rio Negro (by the Colombian border). He reluctantly agrees, but after a day's journey the nun tries to sneak away and loses the canoe.
Who’s in it. Ya Koo stars Jose Gregorio Payema as Pepiwe, Arantza Fuentes as Sor Albertina, Flor Núñez and Emilio Fuentes as Padre Emilio.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Ya Koo 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 Ya Koo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ya Koo tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ya Koo (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ya Koo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ya Koo worth watching?
- Ya Koo holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ya Koo?
- Ya Koo stars Jose Gregorio Payema, Arantza Fuentes, Flor Núñez and Emilio Fuentes.
- When was Ya Koo released?
- Ya Koo was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.