Buud Yam
Sep 10 1997
•2h 37m
•History, Drama
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.
Cast
See allSerge Yanogo
Wend Kuuni
Amssatou Maïga
Pughneere
Colette Kaboré
Lale
Sévérine Oueddouda
Somkeita
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