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Plot Summary
25 years ago, ethnomusicologist Louis Sarno traveled from New Jersey to the forests of Central Africa to record the music of the Bayaka Pygmies. He fell in love with the people, their music, their lifestyle - and a local girl. Despite his failing health and the harsh realities of life in the village, he follows the Bayaka into the heart of the forest.
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Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews
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71%- Reviews Counted: 14
- Fresh: 10
- Rotten: 4
- Average Rating: 5.5/10
Top Critics' Reviews
Fresh: If only for its portrait of a land and a fascinating culture, "Oka!" is worth the journey.
Fresh: What's refreshing about Oka! is its aversion to any kind of cliches.
Fresh: Oka!, a loose-limbed tapestry of cultural nuances, atmosphere, and song, is a tuneful tribute to the Bayakan spirit.
Rotten: The plot is somewhat pedestrian and the dialogue needs more zip.
Customer Reviews
From the tree of knowledge, we've eaten too much!
A truly amazing film that depicts a long lost aspect of what it means to be a human being!
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