Bon Lin (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2014, Bon Lin is a comedy and drama film directed by Keiichi Kobayashi, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Natsuko Yotsuya is a teenager and she is also known as Bon. She lives in a town and has a friend, Miyu-chan, who lives with her boyfriend in Tokyo. Miyu-chan though is abused by her boyfriend. To bring back her friend back, Natsuko and her childhood friend Rintaro Tomoda, also known as Lin, go to Tokyo together. With the help of a man, who they met through an internet forum for "boys’ love" manga fans, they head to Miyu-chan's house.
Who’s in it. Bon Lin stars Ema Sakura as Natsuko Yotsuya (Bon), Mahiro Takasugi as Rintaro Tomoda (Lin), Hakushu Togetsuan as Bebi (Naoto Aida) and Rino Higa as Nikubenki (Miyu Saito), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Bon Lin has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bon Lin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bon Lin tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bon Lin (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bon Lin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bon Lin worth watching?
- Bon Lin holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bon Lin?
- Bon Lin stars Ema Sakura, Mahiro Takasugi, Hakushu Togetsuan, Rino Higa and Kaho Tsukioka.
- When was Bon Lin released?
- Bon Lin was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.