The Bird People in China
1998, Japanese. Directed by Takashi Miike.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 10 June 1998
- Original title
- 中国の鳥人
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Masaru Nakamura
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What The Bird People in China is based on
The Bird People in China is adapted from a novel.
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The Bird People in China: quick answers
Is The Bird People in China worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 92 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Bird People in China?
The Bird People in China runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does The Bird People in China have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Bird People in China. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Bird People in China parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Bird People in China is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Bird People in China on?
The Bird People in China isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 June 1998. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bird People in China?
If you liked The Bird People in China, try Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire, Strings, Pinocchio.
Who directed The Bird People in China?
The Bird People in China (1998) was directed by Takashi Miike and stars Masahiro Motoki, Renji Ishibashi, Mako.
What is The Bird People in China based on?
The Bird People in China is adapted from a novel.