SYNOPSIS:

**FASSOU** is a 10-year-old albino boy blamed for his mother's death by his superstitious stepmother, who subjects him to relentless abuse. Isolated at school and home, Fassou finds hope in music, seeking refuge with the village Gongoma master. However, his stepmother has sinister plans to offer him as a sacrifice to secure the position of the Director General of Investments. As Fassou navigates a world filled with cruelty and danger, he must find a way to survive and discover his true worth.

**FASSOU** is a 10-year-old albino boy who faces cruelty and superstition from his stepmother, who blames him for his mother’s death during childbirth. His bedridden father is powerless to protect him as Fassou is forced into harsh chores and shunned by his peers. Desperate for an escape, Fassou turns to music, finding solace with the village Gongoma master. However, his stepmother has sinister plans to offer him as a sacrifice to secure the position of the Director General of Investments. As Fassou begins to discover his passion for music, he must also confront the dangers that lurk at home. In a world filled with fear and superstition, Fassou’s survival depends on his resilience and the unexpected support he finds along the way.

**FASSOU** is a 10-year-old albino boy born under tragic circumstances—his mother died during his birth. His stepmother, steeped in superstition, cruelly labels him as a "white wizard," blaming him for every misfortune, including his mother's death. Fassou's father, bedridden and helpless, is unable to intervene.

At home, Fassou endures relentless abuse, forced into backbreaking chores, while at school and in the streets, he is met with rejection and scorn. Isolated and heartbroken, Fassou abandons his education and seeks solace in music, turning to the village Gongoma master for guidance.

The Gongoma master, a compassionate soul, insists on parental consent before teaching Fassou. When he learns of the boy’s dire situation, he resolves to protect and mentor him. However, Fassou’s stepmother harbors a sinister plan—she intends to deliver the boy to a witch doctor as a sacrificial offering. The intended sacrifice is for the Director General of Investments, a man desperate to secure his position and willing to resort to dark rituals to eliminate perceived threats.

Caught between the warmth of music and the coldness of cruelty, Fassou’s fate hangs in the balance. Will he find his place in a world that seems determined to reject him, or will he be consumed by the very darkness that seeks to destroy him?