Buud Yam

Buud Yam

97 mins | Drama, History | Sept. 10, 1997

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.

Buud Yam

97 mins | Drama, History | Sept. 10, 1997

Buud Yam
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.
IMDb rating 6.6
Producers Caro-Line Production, Cinecom Production
Original title Buud Yam
Directors Gaston Kaboré
Writers Gaston Kaboré

Cast

Serge Yanogo

as Wend Kuuni

Amssatou Maïga

as Pughneere

Colette Kaboré

as Lale

Sévérine Oueddouda

as Somkeita

Boureima Ouedraogo

as Razugu