In pre-colonial times a peddler crossing the savanna discovers a child lying unconscious in the bush. When the boy comes to, he is mute and cannot explain who he is. The peddler leaves him with a family in the nearest village. After a search for his parents, the family adopts him, giving him the name Wend Kuuni (God's Gift) and a loving sister with whom he bonds. Wend Kuuni regains his speech only after witnessing a tragic event that prompts him to reveal his own painful history.
Serge Yanogo
as Wendkouni
Rosine Yanogo
as Pognere
Joseph Nikiema
as Tinga
Colette Kaboré
as Lale
Simone Tapsoba
as Koudbila
Yaya Wima
as Bila
Martine Ouedraogo
as Timpoko
Boucare Ouedraogo
as Razougou
Augustine Yameogo
as Aunt
