Sun Bird
1998, Chinese. Directed by Yang Liping & Wang Xueqi.
Based in part on Chinese folk dancer Yang Liping's life story, a young girl from a remote village who becomes a dance star and suffers an emotional breakdown.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 4 September 1998
- Original title
- 太阳鸟
- Country
- China
- Written by
- Yang Liping
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How long is Sun Bird?
Sun Bird runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Sun Bird have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Sun Bird on?
Sun Bird isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 September 1998. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sun Bird?
If you liked Sun Bird, try Skin, 1 Chance 2 Dance, Hounddog.
Who directed Sun Bird?
Sun Bird (1998) was directed by Yang Liping and Wang Xueqi and stars Yang Liping, Wang Xueqi.