Ya Koo (1985)

Ya Koo (1985) poster

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.

Director: Franco Rubartelli
Genre: Adventure, Family
Runtime: 85 min
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Screenplay

Music: Francisco Molo
Production: Da Fondo de Fomentos Cinematograficas de Venezuela
Country: Venezuela
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Franco Rubartelli
More Films in Genre: Adventure, Family

Frequently Asked Questions

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?
Ya Koo stars Jose Gregorio Payema, Arantza Fuentes, Flor Núñez, Emilio Fuentes.
How long is Ya Koo?
Ya Koo has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Ya Koo?
Ya Koo is a Adventure, Family film.
Where was Ya Koo produced?
Ya Koo was produced in Venezuela.