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Buud Yam

1997

97 minutes

HistoryDrama

Overview

In an early 19th century African village, Wend Kuuni – a young man, lives with his adopted family after his mother was killed as a witch. When Pughneere – his adopted sister – becomes ill, the villagers suspect Wend Kuuni. In order to save Pughneere's life (and his own) he must set out on a journey to find a healer. His quest brings him in contact with people around him and is a journey of self-discovery.

Top Cast

Serge Yanogo headshot

Serge Yanogo

Wend Kuuni

Amssatou Maïga headshot

Amssatou Maïga

Pughneere

Colette Kaboré headshot

Colette Kaboré

Lale

Sévérine Oueddouda headshot

Sévérine Oueddouda

Somkeita

Augustine Yameogo headshot

Augustine Yameogo

Aunt

Boureima Ouedraogo headshot

Boureima Ouedraogo

Razugu

Joséphine Kaboré headshot

Joséphine Kaboré

Mariama Ly headshot

Mariama Ly

Hyppolite Ouangrawa headshot

Hyppolite Ouangrawa

Aïcha Waleth Mahamat headshot

Aïcha Waleth Mahamat

Joseph Yanogo headshot

Joseph Yanogo

Odilia Yoni headshot

Odilia Yoni

Rasmané Ouédraogo headshot

Rasmané Ouédraogo