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The Bird People in China

中国の鳥人

The children of the sky.

AdventureDramaComedy
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1998-06-10
1h 58m
JA
Released
Excellent Film

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.

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About The Bird People in China

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. Running 118 minutes.

The Bird People in China Cast and Characters

The cast features Masahiro Motoki (as Wada), Renji Ishibashi (as Ujiie), Mako (as Shen), Li Li Wang (as Si-chang Yan), and Yūichi Minato. Their performances are a major reason The Bird People in China has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The Bird People in China

The Bird People in China flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is The Bird People in China?

The Bird People in China runs for 118 minutes (about 2 hours).

Is The Bird People in China good? What's the rating?

The Bird People in China holds a 7.2/10 rating based on 89 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of The Bird People in China?

The main cast includes Masahiro Motoki, Renji Ishibashi, Mako, and Li Li Wang, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Bird People in China available in Japanese?

Yes — The Bird People in China was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was The Bird People in China released?

The Bird People in China was released in 1998.

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Where can I watch The Bird People in China for free?

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What is The Bird People in China about?

The Bird People in China is a Adventure/Drama film. 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.

When was The Bird People in China released?

The Bird People in China was released on June 10, 1998. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. The film was produced by Excellent Film.

Who stars in The Bird People in China?

The Bird People in China stars Masahiro Motoki, Renji Ishibashi, Mako and Li Li Wang. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is The Bird People in China available in HD?

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