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A young peasant, Boubacar, owner of a corn field, wants to break free of his wretched existence and has an idea for a new job. He sells his field and uses the money to buy a broken-down old Peugeot 504 from an European couple. Boubacar wants to try his hand at being a bush taxi driver. But very soon, he sees that his dream cannot become reality : the engine of the old jalopy dies on him. Boubacar is ruined. His wife is forced into prostitution in the corn fields to meet the family's needs. But Boubacar is a resourceful, philosophical man. He strips the car down and uses the engine of the 504 as a barbecue to sell grilled corn in the streets. His hopes of being rich are renewed.

Top Cast

  • Jean Odoutan

    Jean Odoutan

    Boubacar

  • Laurentine Milebo

    Laurentine Milebo

    Fati

  • Gladys Agboliagbo

    Gladys Agboliagbo

    Rafia

  • Olivia Agboliagbo

    Olivia Agboliagbo

    Djita

  • Didier Dorlipo

    Didier Dorlipo

    Didier-Djack (Nuhuru)

  • Adama Kouyaté

    Adama Kouyaté

    Vieil édenté

  • Koffi Gahou

    Koffi Gahou

    Beau-frère Boubacar

  • Roland Odoutan

    Roland Odoutan

    Camara

  • Claire Houngbo

    Claire Houngbo

    Tante

Overview

A young peasant, Boubacar, owner of a corn field, wants to break free of his wretched existence and has an idea for a new job. He sells his field and uses the money to buy a broken-down old Peugeot 504 from an European couple. Boubacar wants to try his hand at being a bush taxi driver. But very soon, he sees that his dream cannot become reality : the engine of the old jalopy dies on him. Boubacar is ruined. His wife is forced into prostitution in the corn fields to meet the family's needs. But Boubacar is a resourceful, philosophical man. He strips the car down and uses the engine of the 504 as a barbecue to sell grilled corn in the streets. His hopes of being rich are renewed.

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