In Kouroussa, his native village, little Baba lives happily, between Madou, his father, a gifted mechanic, Kouda, his sweet mother, and his gang of pals. Kouroussa is a wonderful place where Baba learns about life. But like all little boys Baba grows and now he is old enough to continue his studies in Conakry. He must say farewell to his village and cross all Guinea to the capital city of Guinea to live with his uncle.

A Kouroussa, son village natal, entre son père Madou (roi des mécaniciens), sa mère Kouda, sa bande de copains, Baba fait son apprentissage de la vie en harmonie avec le monde alentour.Mais en âge de poursuivre ses études, Baba doit rejoinde la capitale Conakry et traverse la Guinée pour rejoindre son oncle Moussa. Là, il est pris dans la spirale de la vie urbaine et reçoit de plein fouet, le monde moderne et sa violence... D'après le roman de Camara laye.