The Bird People in China (1998): Cast & Plot
The Bird People in China is a 1998 adventure drama directed by Takashi Miike, starring Masahiro Motoki as Wada, MAKO and Renji Ishibashi. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Takashi Miike
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Excellent Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Bird People in China About?
The premise of The Bird People in China without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Wada, a corporate salaryman, is sent to China to scout a possible jade mine. Upon arriving, he meets a fierce but sentimental yakuza who insists on accompanying him. Guided by the enigmatic Shen, the trio embarks on a treacherous trek across the countryside. Their search for the mine leads them to an even more wondrous and alluring discovery.
The Bird People in China Cast & Characters
Masahiro Motoki leads the cast as Wada, with MAKO as Shen and Renji Ishibashi as Ujiie. Directed by Takashi Miike; 8 actors are credited in all.
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Director Takashi Miike
- Masahiro Motoki as Wada
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MAKO as Shen - Renji Ishibashi as Ujiie
- Li Li Wang as Si-chang Yan
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The Bird People in China Plot Summary
What happens in The Bird People in China from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
When Mr. Okamura is sidelined by a hernia, Mr. Wada Masahiro Motoki is sent to replace him and assess a jade vein hidden in a remote village in Yunnan, China. His Chinese guide Shen Mako can speak Japanese but communicates in limited English, which creates moments of miscommunication as they trek through rugged terrain. A money-minded yakuza enforcer named Ujiie Renji Ishibashi makes it clear that Wada’s company owes him money and forces him to bring Ujiie along to settle the debt with precious stones. Along the way, they cross paths with a Japanese researcher who has traced carvings of bird-people across Japan and believes Yunnan could be the cradle of this culture.
Full summary
The whole story of The Bird People in China, scene by scene
The Bird People in China Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Bird People in China.
How Well Do You Know The Bird People in China?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is sent to replace Mr. Okamura on the jade‑vein expedition?
The Bird People in China Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Chûgoku no chôjin” and “Chūgoku no chōjin”.
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- Chûgoku no chôjin
- Chūgoku no chōjin
- Çin'in Kuş İnsanları
- Pessoas-Pássaro da China
- A kínai madáremberek
- 중국의 조인
- 中国鸟人
- 中國鳥人
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The Bird People in China FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Bird People in China, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Bird People in China?
The Bird People in China runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was The Bird People in China released?
The Bird People in China was released on June 10, 1998.
Who directed The Bird People in China?
The Bird People in China was directed by Takashi Miike.
More films by Takashi Miike Who is in the cast of The Bird People in China?
The Bird People in China stars Masahiro Motoki as Wada, MAKO as Shen and Renji Ishibashi as Ujiie, among 8 credited actors.
Does The Bird People in China have a post-credit scene?
No. The Bird People in China has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Bird People in China in?
The original language of The Bird People in China is Japanese.
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