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Release Year1998
Runtime1h 58m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure, Drama, Comedy
Votes90
DirectorTakashi Miike
WritersMasaru Nakamura
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsThe Bird People in China
About The Bird People in China
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.
Directed by Takashi Miike, The Bird People in China leans on a strong ensemble — Masahiro Motoki, Renji Ishibashi, Mako — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1998.
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