Bashu, the Little Stranger(1989)
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Bashu, the Little Stranger Synopsis
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.
Bashu, the Little Stranger (1989) is a drama and war film directed by Bahram Beyzai, released on February 13, 1989 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Susan Taslimi, Parviz Pourhosseini, Adnan Afravian and Akbar Doudkar. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Bahram Beyzai
- Writers:
- Bahram Beyzai
- Producers:
- Ali Reza Zarrin
- Cinematographer:
- Firooz Malekzadeh
- Production:
- Kanoon
- Status:
- Released
Bashu, the Little Stranger Cast & Crew
Main cast
Susan Taslimi
as Naii
Parviz Pourhosseini
as Naii's husband
- Adnan Afravian
Adnan Afravian
as Bashu
- Akbar Doudkar
Akbar Doudkar
as Marhamat
Farrokhlagha Houshmand
- Golshan Anooshe
Golshan Anooshe
as Loghman's wife
- Hamid Rahbar
Hamid Rahbar
as Marhamat's son
- Reza Hushmand
Reza Hushmand
Key crew
Directed by Bahram Beyzai, written by Bahram Beyzai, produced by Ali Reza Zarrin.
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Bashu, the Little Stranger Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 40 ratings.
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Bashu, the Little Stranger – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bashu, the Little Stranger online?
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Bashu, the Little Stranger (1989) is currently available to rent or buy from Pijama Films. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Bashu, the Little Stranger?
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The main cast of Bashu, the Little Stranger (1989) includes Susan Taslimi, Parviz Pourhosseini, Adnan Afravian, Akbar Doudkar and Farrokhlagha Houshmand. The film was directed by Bahram Beyzai. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bashu, the Little Stranger released?
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Bashu, the Little Stranger was released on February 13, 1989 and runs for 2h.
Is Bashu, the Little Stranger worth watching?
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Bashu, the Little Stranger (1989) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.