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A family weaves the threads of a heritage that travels between worlds. Joy and pain, memory and transmission. A wedding in France, a commemorative ceremony in Guinea-Bissau. Two celebrations, organically intertwined through bodies and time, leading to a rebirth.

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Jordan Mintzer The Hollywood Reporter 2d
Gomis is a generous director when it comes to his massive ensemble cast, from which there’s rarely a false note. He’s also too indulgent, refusing to make compromises that would probably help the bigger picture come into focus. Go to Full Review Guy Lodge Variety 5d
Though its supersized scale and meandering narrative structure may deter less adventurous arthouse distributors, [Alain] Gomis’s latest work nonetheless feels like his most vibrantly expansive and accessible. Go to Full Review Jonathan Romney Screen International 5d
Dao’s sheer capaciousness will either pull viewers in completely or deter them, but anyone willing to immerse themselves in its teasing drift between realism and experiment will find it a compelling proposition. Go to Full Review Luis Martínez El Mundo (Spain) 1d
4/5
Alain Gomis completes a vibrant and very demanding study of postcolonial identity in DAO. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com 2d
3/5
While the film lives up to the definition of its title, the flow does not always feel cohesive, and is sometimes alienating. Go to Full Review Leonardo Goi The Film Stage 4d
A sprawling, often mesmerizing family saga, it straddles two wildly different locales (a country estate in France and a village in rural Guinea-Bissau) and two very distinct ceremonies (a wedding and a funeral). Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Alain Gomis

Director

Katy Correa

Béa

D’Johé Kouadio

Nour

Samir Guesmi

Slimane

Mike Etienne

James

Nicolas Gomis

Pierre
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Movie Info

Synopsis A family weaves the threads of a heritage that travels between worlds. Joy and pain, memory and transmission. A wedding in France, a commemorative ceremony in Guinea-Bissau. Two celebrations, organically intertwined through bodies and time, leading to a rebirth.
Director
Alain Gomis
Producer
Sylvie Pialat, Benoît Quainon, Toufik Ayadi, Christophe Barral
Screenwriter
Alain Gomis
Production Co
Les Films du Worso, Srab Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
French
Runtime
3h 5m