String
2021, English. Directed by Yuichi Iwanaga.
Based on a true story, a Japanese homeless man who used to be a shamisen master in the past tries to get back on his feet in Los Angeles. His traumatic past, however, haunts him again and things go out of his hands.
- Runtime
- 0h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 3 March 2021
- Written by
- Yuichi Iwanaga, Takayuki Toyama
- Budget
- $20K
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What String is based on
String is based on a true story.
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String runs 40 minutes (0h 40m).
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String isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 March 2021. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like String?
If you liked String, try Brave the Dark, Cardboard Boxer, The Soloist.
Who directed String?
String (2021) was directed by Yuichi Iwanaga and stars Naoyuki Ikeda, Toru Uchikado, Erin Robinson.
What is String based on?
String is based on a true story.