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.
Starring
Serge Yanogo, Amssatou Maïga, Colette Kaboré
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Buud Yam was released 29 years ago in 1997.
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 – hi...
Buud Yam is a History, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 37m.
CAST (13)
SY
Serge Yanogo
Wend Kuuni
AM
Amssatou Maïga
Pughneere
CK
Colette Kaboré
Lale
SO
Sévérine Oueddouda
Somkeita
AY
Augustine Yameogo
Aunt
BO
Boureima Ouedraogo
Razugu
JK
Joséphine Kaboré
ML
Mariama Ly
HO
Hyppolite Ouangrawa
AW
Aïcha Waleth Mahamat
JY
Joseph Yanogo
Odilia Yoni
Rasmané Ouédraogo
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
97 min (1h 37m)
Country
BF
Rating
6.0/10 (9 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Buud Yam about?
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.
How long is Buud Yam?
Buud Yam has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who stars in Buud Yam?
The cast of Buud Yam includes Serge Yanogo, Amssatou Maïga, Colette Kaboré, Sévérine Oueddouda, Augustine Yameogo.
What is the rating of Buud Yam?
Buud Yam has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
History
Drama