The Bird People in China (1998)
The children of the sky.
Wada, a salary man, is enlisted to venture off to China to investigate a potential Jade mine. After his arrival, Wada encounters a violent, yet sentimental, yakuza, who takes the liberty of joining his adventure through China. Led on their long and disastrous journey to the mine by Shen, the three men come across something even more magical and enticing.
Director: Takashi Miike
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: June 10, 1998
Cast
- Masahiro Motoki - Wada
- Renji Ishibashi - Ujiie
- Mako - Shen
- Li Li Wang - Si-chang Yan
- Yūichi Minato
- Tomohiko Okuda
- Manzo Shinra
- Michiko Kichise
Screenplay
- Makoto Shiina (Novel)
- Masaru Nakamura (Screenplay)
Music: Koji Endo
Cinematography: Hideo Yamamoto
Editing: Yasushi Shimamura
Production: Excellent Film, Sedic
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語, 普通话, English
Original Language: ja
Keywords
based on novel or book
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bird People in China about?
- Wada, a salary man, is enlisted to venture off to China to investigate a potential Jade mine. After his arrival, Wada encounters a violent, yet sentimental, yakuza, who takes the liberty of joining his adventure through China. Led on their long and disastrous journey to the mine by Shen, the three men come across something even more magical and enticing.
- Who directed The Bird People in China?
- The Bird People in China was directed by Takashi Miike.
- Who stars in The Bird People in China?
- The Bird People in China stars Masahiro Motoki, Renji Ishibashi, Mako, Li Li Wang, Yūichi Minato, Tomohiko Okuda.
- How long is The Bird People in China?
- The Bird People in China has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is The Bird People in China?
- The Bird People in China is a Adventure, Drama film.
- Where was The Bird People in China produced?
- The Bird People in China was produced in Japan.