After a young boy dies of meningitis, Napoko Diarrha (Yaméogo) is accused of eating his soul because of a local sexist tradition. While this happens, her husband feels disgraced that Diarrha resists the idea of marrying off their daughter, so he exactes his revenge by spreading a dangerous rumor that would probably get her killed. Because of this, Diarrha's fate falls into the village elder's hands. When she finds out she will go trial, she decides to flee to the nearest town, Ouagadougou, before that can take place. After successfully leaving her village, Diarrha's age causes her health to decline, while her daughter grows up. Some time later, her daughter decides to travel to Ouagadougou, in search of her missing mother. Once they are reconnected, they attempt to escape from their male-dominated society.
Blandine Yaméogo
as Napoko
Claire Ilboudo
as Pougbila
Célestin Zongo
as Diarra
Abdoulaye Komboudri
as Nonceur
Daniel Kaboré
as Bancé, l'ancien
Jules Taonssa
as Raogo, le devin
Thomas Ngourma
as Elie, le fou
Sanfo Ablasse
as Dancer / musician
Zounprana Boukare
as Dancer / musician
Francois Dembele
as Dancer / musician
Ami Kabre
as Dancer / musician
Gilbert Lam Kaboré
as Voice on Radio
