Bashu, the Little Stranger
Director: Bahram Beyzai
During the Iran-Iraq War, young Bashu loses his home and family. Orphaned, he sneaks into a truck leaving the area, and gets off in the Northern country, where everything from landscape to language is different. He meets Naii, trying to raise her two young children on a farm while her husband is away. Despite cultural differences and a language barrier, Bashu and Naii slowly form a strong bond.
Cast
Susan Taslimi
Naii
Parviz Pourhosseini
Naii's husband
Adnan Afravian
Bashu
Akbar Doudkar
Marhamat
Farrokhlagha Houshmand
Golshan Anooshe
Loghman's wife
Hamid Rahbar
Marhamat's son
Reza Hushmand
In brief
Bashu, the Little Stranger (1989) is a drama, war film. With an average rating of 7.4/10 from 37 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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How long is Bashu, the Little Stranger?
Bashu, the Little Stranger runs 120 minutes (2h).
What rating does Bashu, the Little Stranger have?
Bashu, the Little Stranger has an average rating of 7.4/10 based on 37 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Bashu, the Little Stranger from?
Bashu, the Little Stranger was released in 1989.