Bashing (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2005, Bashing is a drama film directed by Masahiro Kobayashi, running about 82 minutes. “A hero to the world but shunned in her own country.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Yuko is a Japanese girl who was taken hostage in Iraq while volunteering there as an aid worker. Finally released and back in her hometown, Yuko finds herself ostracized as a national disgrace by society that sees her helping a country other than Japan, and the embarrassment of getting captured but not killed, as things of which to be brutally ashamed.
Who’s in it. Bashing stars Fusako Urabe as Yuko, Nene Otsuka as Stepmother, Ryûzô Tanaka as Father and Kikujirō Honda as Boss, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Bashing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bashing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bashing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bashing (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bashing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bashing worth watching?
- Bashing holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bashing?
- Bashing stars Fusako Urabe, Nene Otsuka, Ryûzô Tanaka, Kikujirō Honda and Teruyuki Kagawa.
- When was Bashing released?
- Bashing was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.