Ya Koo movie poster

Ya Koo

March 14, 1985 1h 25m

Originally released in 1985. Ya Koo is a adventure/family film. directed by Franco Rubartelli. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Jose Gregorio Payema, Arantza Fuentes, and Flor Núñez

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 14, 1985 40 years ago
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Runtime 1h 25m 85 minutes total
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Language Spanish Original language
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Country Venezuela Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ES

Production Companies

  • Da Fondo de Fomentos Cinematograficas de Venezuela

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 ...

Who directed Ya Koo?

Ya Koo was directed by Franco Rubartelli.

How long is Ya Koo?

Ya Koo has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).

When was Ya Koo released?

Ya Koo was released on March 14, 1985 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Ya Koo?

The main cast of Ya Koo includes Jose Gregorio Payema, Arantza Fuentes, Flor Núñez, Emilio Fuentes.