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The Pirogue

The Pirogue

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Drama

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Baye Laye is the captain of a fishing pirogue. Like many of his Senegalese compatriots, he sometimes dreams of new horizons, where he can earn a better living for his family. When he is offered to lead one of the many pirogues that head towards Europe via the Canary Island, he reluctantly accepts the job, knowing full-well the dangers that lie ahead. Leading a group of 30 men who don't all speak the same language, some of whom have never seen the sea, Baye Laye will confront many perils in order to reach the distant coasts of Europe.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

87 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

17 October 2012

Country

Senegal

Cast

Souleymane Seye Ndiaye

Souleymane Seye Ndiaye

Laïty Fall

Laïty Fall

Malamine Drame

Malamine Drame

Balla Diarra

Balla Diarra

Samba

Salif Jean Diallo

Salif Jean Diallo

Barry

Babacar Oualy

Babacar Oualy

Kaba

Mame Astou Diallo

Mame Astou Diallo

Nafy

Saikou Lô

Saikou Lô

Yaya

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