Yao (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2019, Yao is a comedy and drama film directed by Philippe Godeau, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. From his village in northern Senegal, Yao is a 13-year-old boy ready to do anything to meet his hero: Seydou Tall, a famous French actor. Invited to Dakar to promote his new book, the latter goes to his country of origin for the first time. To fulfill his dream, the young Yao organizes his fugue and brave 387 kilometers alone to the capital. Touched by this child, the actor decides to flee his obligations and to accompany him home. But on the dusty and uncertain roads of Senegal, Seydou understands that while rolling towards the village of the child, it also rolls towards its roots.
Who’s in it. Yao stars Omar Sy as Seydou Tall, Fatoumata Diawara as Gloria, Lionel Louis Basse as Yao and Germaine Acogny as Tanam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Yao has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yao page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yao tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yao (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yao change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Yao worth watching?
- Yao holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Yao?
- Yao stars Omar Sy, Fatoumata Diawara, Lionel Louis Basse, Germaine Acogny and Alibeta.
- When was Yao released?
- Yao was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.