Released:
1997-09-10

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.

Director:
Gaston Kaboré

Runtime:
1h 37min

Genre:
History, Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Serge Yanogo
  as
  Wend Kuuni
• 
  Amssatou Maïga
  as
  Pughneere
• 
  Colette Kaboré
  as
  Lale
• 
  Sévérine Oueddouda
  as
  Somkeita
• 
  Augustine Yameogo
  as
  Aunt