Ya Koo
Synopsis
Pepiwe (played by Jose Gregorio Payema) is a Yanomami boy living in a Catholic mission. After getting into an argument with his teacher about the name of his river (she says Rio Siapa; he calls it Periquitos), Pepiwe decides to return to the jungle to look for his family. He paddles down the Orinoco with his dog and parrot, and during a stopover on land he meets yet another nun (Flor Núñez), but not one from his mission. She pays the boy to show him the way to San Carlos de Rio Negro (by the Colombian border). He reluctantly agrees, but after a day's journey the nun tries to sneak away and loses the canoe.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franco Rubartelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Franco Rubartelli
- Original Score
- Francisco Molo
- Original Title
- Ya Koo
- Country of Origin
- Venezuela
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Da Fondo de Fomentos Cinematograficas de Venezuela
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franco Rubartelli
Franco Rubartelli
Francisco Molo
Department Leadership Roster
Franco Rubartelli
Director
Franco Rubartelli
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ya Koo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ya Koo about?
Pepiwe (played by Jose Gregorio Payema) is a Yanomami boy living in a Catholic mission. After getting into an argument with his teacher about the name of his river (she says Rio Siapa; he calls it Periquitos), Pepiwe decides to return to the jungle to look for his family. He paddles down the Orinoco with his dog and parrot, and during a stopover on land he meets yet another nun (Flor Núñez), but not one from his mission. She pays the boy to show him the way to San Carlos de Rio Negro (by the Colombian border). He reluctantly agrees, but after a day's journey the nun tries to sneak away and loses the canoe.
Who directed Ya Koo?
Ya Koo was directed by Franco Rubartelli.
Who stars in Ya Koo?
The principal cast of Ya Koo includes Jose Gregorio Payema, Arantza Fuentes, Flor Núñez, Emilio Fuentes.
When was Ya Koo released and how long is it?
Ya Koo was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Ya Koo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ya Koo was composed by Francisco Molo.