The Pirogue

The Pirogue — Plot

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.

• Release date
• October 17, 2012
• Runtime
• 87 min
• Genres
• Drama
• Director
• Moussa Touré

The Pirogue — Cast

Souleymane Seye Ndiaye

L

Laïty Fall

M

Malamine Drame

B

Balla Diarra Samba

S

Salif Jean Diallo Barry Babacar Oualy Kaba

M

Mame Astou Diallo Nafy

S

Saikou Lô Yaya