The Bird People in China (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1998, The Bird People in China is a drama and adventure film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 118 minutes. “The children of the sky.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Bird People in China stars Masahiro Motoki as Wada, Renji Ishibashi as Ujiie, Mako as Shen and Li Li Wang as Si-chang Yan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Bird People in China has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bird People in China page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bird People in China tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bird People in China (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bird People in China change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bird People in China worth watching?
- The Bird People in China holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Bird People in China?
- The Bird People in China stars Masahiro Motoki, Renji Ishibashi, Mako, Li Li Wang and Yūichi Minato.
- When was The Bird People in China released?
- The Bird People in China was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.