based on novel or book

The Bird People in China (1998)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Takashi Miike
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    Wada Masahiro Motoki
  • Profile picture of Renji Ishibashi
    Ujiie Renji Ishibashi
  • Profile picture of Mako
    Shen Mako
  • Profile picture of Yūichi Minato
    Yūichi Minato
  • Profile picture of Manzō Shinra
    Manzō Shinra
  • Profile picture of Michiko Kichise
    Michiko Kichise

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book