Bashu, the Little Stranger (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1989, Bashu, the Little Stranger is a drama and war film directed by Bahram Beyzai, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. During the Iran-Iraq War, Bashu, a young boy loses his house and all his family. Scared, he sneaks into a truck that is leaving the area. He gets off the truck in the Northern part of the country, where everything from landscape to language is different. He meets Naii, who is trying to raise her two young children on a farm, while her husband is away. Despite cultural differences, and the fact that they do not speak the same language, Bashu and Naii slowly form a strong bond.
Who’s in it. Bashu, the Little Stranger stars Susan Taslimi as Naii, Parviz Pourhosseini as Naii's husband, Adnan Afravian as Bashu and Bashu as Adnan Afravian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Bashu, the Little Stranger has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bashu, the Little Stranger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bashu, the Little Stranger tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bashu, the Little Stranger (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bashu, the Little Stranger change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bashu, the Little Stranger worth watching?
- Bashu, the Little Stranger holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bashu, the Little Stranger?
- Bashu, the Little Stranger stars Susan Taslimi, Parviz Pourhosseini, Adnan Afravian, Bashu and Akbar Doudkar.
- When was Bashu, the Little Stranger released?
- Bashu, the Little Stranger was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.