God's Gift ( 1983 )

Overview

In pre-colonial times a peddler crossing the savanna discovers a child lying unconscious in the bush. When the boy comes to, he is mute and cannot explain who he is. The peddler leaves him with a family in the nearest village. After a search for his parents, the family adopts him, giving him the name Wend Kuuni (God's Gift) and a loving sister with whom he bonds. Wend Kuuni regains his speech only after witnessing a tragic event that prompts him to reveal his own painful history.

Top Cast

Serge Yanogo

Wendkouni

Rosine Yanogo

Pognere

Joseph Nikiema

Tinga

Colette Kaboré

Lale

Simone Tapsoba

Koudbila

Yaya Wima

Bila

Martine Ouedraogo

Timpoko

Boucare Ouedraogo

Razougou

Augustine Yameogo

Aunt