A Yellow Bird (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2016, A Yellow Bird is a drama film directed by K. Rajagopal, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. It is an unwelcome homecoming for Siva, a Singaporean-Indian ex-convict, haunted by a tragedy in his past. Released after eight years behind bars and dejected by his mother’s coldness, he leaves home in search of his ex-wife and daughter. His old friend denies any knowledge of their whereabouts and instead leads him back into crime. Finding him sheltering in ‘void decks’ (the open public access corridors found beneath government-built residential housing in Singapore), the police force him to meet with a social worker; a woman also dealing with her own fears.
Who’s in it. A Yellow Bird stars Sivakumar Palakrishnan, Seema Biswas, Huang Lu and Marcus Mok as Probation officer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, A Yellow Bird has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Yellow Bird page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Yellow Bird tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Yellow Bird (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Yellow Bird change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Yellow Bird worth watching?
- A Yellow Bird holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Yellow Bird?
- A Yellow Bird stars Sivakumar Palakrishnan, Seema Biswas, Huang Lu, Marcus Mok and Indra Chandran.
- When was A Yellow Bird released?
- A Yellow Bird was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.