BU・SU (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1987, BU・SU is a drama film directed by Jun Ichikawa, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. BU・SU stars Yasuko Tomita as Suzume, Michiyo Yasuda as Kochou, Kazue Itô as Ageha and Masahiro Takashima as Tsuda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, BU・SU has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch BU・SU page.
If you liked it. Fans of BU・SU tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch BU・SU (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for BU・SU change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is BU・SU worth watching?
- BU・SU holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in BU・SU?
- BU・SU stars Yasuko Tomita, Michiyo Yasuda, Kazue Itô, Masahiro Takashima and Issey Ogata.
- When was BU・SU released?
- BU・SU was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.