Bachiranun
“Experimental work that overlays the memories and culture of Yonaguni on personal experience.”
Bachiranun is streaming on U-NEXT in Japan. Availability checked 21 June 2026.
Where to watch Bachiranun
🇯🇵 Japan
Good to know
- Director
- Aika Higashimori
- Release date
- 2021-09-21
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
About Bachiranun
Bachiranun is a 2021 movie in the Documentary and Drama genres, directed by Aika Higashimori, starring Kenta Ishida, Nami Sasaki and Sakura Yamamoto. It has a runtime of 1 hour 1 minute. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Bachiranun in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
On Yonaguni Island, the westernmost island of Japan, there is a language in danger of disappearing. How far can we take the language, culture and history that are being quietly forgotten at the edge of Japan? A semi-documentary fantasy full of life force.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Bachiranun in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Bachiranun on U-NEXT.
Is Bachiranun on Netflix?+
Bachiranun is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT.
How long is Bachiranun?+
Bachiranun has a runtime of 1 hour 1 minute (61 minutes).
Who stars in Bachiranun?+
Bachiranun stars Kenta Ishida, Nami Sasaki, Sakura Yamamoto, Yasuhiro Mitsui and Aika Higashimori.
When did Bachiranun come out?+
Bachiranun is a 2021 movie directed by Aika Higashimori.
What genre is Bachiranun?+
Bachiranun is Documentary and Drama film.
Who directed Bachiranun?+
Bachiranun was directed by Aika Higashimori.
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