God's Gift (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1983, God's Gift is a drama film directed by Gaston Kaboré, running about 71 minutes.
What it’s about. In pre-colonial times a peddler crossing the savanna discovers a child lying unconscious in the bush. When the boy comes to, he is mute and cannot explain who he is. The peddler leaves him with a family in the nearest village. After a search for his parents, the family adopts him, giving him the name Wend Kuuni (God's Gift) and a loving sister with whom he bonds. Wend Kuuni regains his speech only after witnessing a tragic event that prompts him to reveal his own painful history.
Who’s in it. God's Gift stars Serge Yanogo as Wendkouni, Rosine Yanogo as Pognere, Joseph Nikiema as Tinga and Colette Kaboré as Lale, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, God's Gift 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 God's Gift page.
If you liked it. Fans of God's Gift tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch God's Gift (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for God's Gift change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is God's Gift worth watching?
- God's Gift holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in God's Gift?
- God's Gift stars Serge Yanogo, Rosine Yanogo, Joseph Nikiema, Colette Kaboré and Simone Tapsoba.
- When was God's Gift released?
- God's Gift was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.