BU・SU(1987)
BU・SU Synopsis
Mugiko, an 18-year-old attempts to escape her unhappiness with village life by going to Tokyo to live and work in the geisha house run by her aunt. The daughter of a once great geisha, Mugiko is entitled by blood to train in the geishas' ancient art of classical Japanese song and dance.
BU・SU (1987) is a drama film directed by Jun Ichikawa, released on October 29, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Yasuko Tomita, Mitsuko Oka, Michiyo Yasuda and Kazue Itō. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Jun Ichikawa
- Writers:
- Makiko Uchidate
- Cinematographer:
- Tatsuhiko Kobayashi
- Composer:
- Bun Itakura
- Production:
- Amuse Cinema City, TOHO
- Status:
- Released
BU・SU Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yasuko Tomita
as Suzume
Mitsuko Oka
as Yukino
Michiyo Yasuda
as Kochou
Kazue Itō
as Ageha
Masahiro Takashima
as Tsuda
Issey Ogata
as Kitazaki
Yasuyo Shirashima
as Reiko
Shigeru Muroi
as Ponta
Nobuo Nakamura
as Customer
Kei Suma
as Customer
Tomoko Taya
Naoki Yamazaki
Key crew
Directed by Jun Ichikawa, written by Makiko Uchidate.
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BU・SU Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 14 ratings.
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BU・SU – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch BU・SU online?
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Who stars in BU・SU?
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The main cast of BU・SU (1987) includes Yasuko Tomita, Mitsuko Oka, Michiyo Yasuda, Kazue Itō and Masahiro Takashima. The film was directed by Jun Ichikawa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was BU・SU released?
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BU・SU was released on October 29, 1987 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is BU・SU worth watching?
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BU・SU (1987) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.