Bashu, the Little Stranger
1989, Persian. Directed by Bahram Beyzai.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Persian
- Rated
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- Released
- 13 February 1989
- Original title
- باشو غریبهٔ کوچک
- Country
- Iran
- Written by
- Bahram Beyzai
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Bashu, the Little Stranger: quick answers
Is Bashu, the Little Stranger worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bashu, the Little Stranger?
Bashu, the Little Stranger runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does Bashu, the Little Stranger have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Bashu, the Little Stranger on?
Bashu, the Little Stranger isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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If you liked Bashu, the Little Stranger, try A Time for Drunken Horses, Turtles Can Fly, Children of Heaven.
Who directed Bashu, the Little Stranger?
Bashu, the Little Stranger (1989) was directed by Bahram Beyzai and stars Susan Taslimi, Parviz Pourhosseini, Adnan Afravian.