Buud Yam 1997
6.6 / 10
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.
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.
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Release Date:
Sep 10, 1997 (Burkina Faso)
Run Time:
1hr 37`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
Fulah
Production Countries:
Burkina Faso
Status:
Released
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Cast & Crew of
Buud Yam
Directors & Credit Writers
... Director
Cast
SY
Serge Yanogo... Wend Kuuni
... Pughneere
... Lale
... Somkeita
... Aunt
... Razugu
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ML
Mariama Ly...
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OY
Odilia Yoni...
Produced By
... Executive Producer
... Producer
... Executive Producer
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