Ushiku
牛久
Synopsis
The Ushiku immigration center near Tokyo mainly holds people seeking refuge in Japan. Using a hidden camera, award-winning filmmaker Thomas Ash interviewed inmates there from late 2019. His film publicly accuses Japan’s uncompromising refugee policy through one of the country's biggest human rights scandals. Ushiku has been making international headlines for years.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Ushiku // Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-05-12
Release History & Theatrical Window
Nippon Connection Film Festival (online)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Thomas Ash
- Original Title
- 牛久
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Thomas Ash
Ian Thomas Ash
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Thomas Ash
Director
Ian Thomas Ash
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ushiku
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ushiku about?
The Ushiku immigration center near Tokyo mainly holds people seeking refuge in Japan. Using a hidden camera, award-winning filmmaker Thomas Ash interviewed inmates there from late 2019. His film publicly accuses Japan’s uncompromising refugee policy through one of the country's biggest human rights scandals. Ushiku has been making international headlines for years.
Who directed Ushiku?
Ushiku was directed by Ian Thomas Ash.
Who stars in Ushiku?
The principal cast of Ushiku includes Not specified.
When was Ushiku released and how long is it?
Ushiku was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.