MOVIE • 1987

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A young man with magical powers journeys to his uncle to request help in fighting his sorcerer father.

TMDB ★ 3.3/5Votes: 78

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Top Cast

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Issiaka Kane

Niankoro, the Son

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Balla Moussa Keita

Rouma Boll, the Fulani King

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Aoua Sangare

Attou, the Young Fulani Woman

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Ismaila Sarr

Bofing, the Uncle

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Niamanto Sanogo

Soma / Djigui

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Soumba Traore

Mah, the Mother

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Koke Sangare

The Chief of Komo

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Youssouf Tenin Cissé

Attou's Little Boy

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Sidi Diallo

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Bremira Dumbla

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Seyba M'Baye

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Djemori Traoré

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Youssouf Coulibaly

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Sibiri Kone

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Where to watch

Kanopy

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

July 1, 1987

Runtime

105 min

Language

Bambara

Origin

Burkina Faso

Budget

N/A

Revenue

N/A

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