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Buud Yam
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
97 min
Release Date
1997-09-10
Status
Released
Original Language
Fula
Vote Count
9
Vote Average
6
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Serge Yanogo
Wend Kuuni
Amssatou Maïga
Pughneere
Colette Kaboré
Lale
Sévérine Oueddouda
Somkeita
Augustine Yameogo
Aunt
Boureima Ouedraogo
Razugu
Joséphine Kaboré
Mariama Ly
Hyppolite Ouangrawa
Aïcha Waleth Mahamat
Joseph Yanogo
Odilia Yoni
Rasmané Ouédraogo
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