BU・SU
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jun Ichikawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Makiko Uchidate
- Original Score
- Bun Itakura
- Original Title
- BU・SU
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Amuse Cinema City, TOHO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jun Ichikawa
Makiko Uchidate
Bun Itakura
Tatsuhiko Kobayashi
Yoshiyuki Okuhara
Department Leadership Roster
Jun Ichikawa
Director
Makiko Uchidate
Screenplay
Bun Itakura
Original Music Composer
Yoshiyuki Okuhara
Editor
Tatsuhiko Kobayashi
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About BU・SU
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is BU・SU 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 directed BU・SU?
BU・SU was directed by Jun Ichikawa.
Who stars in BU・SU?
The principal cast of BU・SU includes Yasuko Tomita, Mitsuko Oka, Michiyo Yasuda, Kazue Itō, Masahiro Takashima.
When was BU・SU released and how long is it?
BU・SU was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for BU・SU?
The original motion picture soundtrack for BU・SU was composed by Bun Itakura.