The Bird People in China

The Bird People in China

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1998-06-10

Languages:

Japanese, Chinese, English

Countries:

Japan

Runtime:

118 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.7 (3684 Reviews)

Director:

Takashi Miike

Cast:

Writer:

Makoto Shiina (based on a novel by)

Masa Nakamura (screenplay)

Fullplot:

A young Japanese salaryman is sent by his company to a remote Chinese village to evaluate precious Jade that is found there, but before he arrives meets the yakuza who was sent to tail him to protect his bosses interest in the company. When the men finally arrive their mission become sidetracked by their interest in a mysterious young village girl, her haunting English language song and the secret that makes men fly like birds.

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