Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild
2011, Korean. Directed by Oh Sung-yoon.
A story of love, sacrifice and courage
Based on a bestselling preteen novel of the same title that has sold more than 1 million copies in Korea, “Leafie, A Hen into the Wild” is about a laying hen named Leafie who is destined to live the “same old” repetitive life confined on the chicken farm. Her fate changes when she escapes from the chicken farm and hatches a duck egg. With the duckling (who believes Leafie to be his mother), sets off on a journey into the wild with her new son to find her freedom.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
- G
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Cast & crew
- Oh Sung-yoonDirector
- Moon So-riLeafie (voice)
- Yoo Seung-hoGreenie (voice)
- Choi Min-sikWanderer (voice)
- Park Cheol-minMayor (voice)
- Kim Sang-hyunOne-Eye (voice)
- Jeon Sook-kyungJjaek (voice)
- Um Sang-hyunRooster (voice)
- Sa Seong-ungRed Head (voice)
- Kim Ji-hyeWanderer's Mate / Yard Hen (voice)
- Seo Seung-wonOwl / Duck Captain (voice)
- Han Shin-jeongYoung Greenie / Barnyard Duck (voice)
- Hong Bum-kiBat / Kanjugi (voice)
Details
- Released
- 28 July 2011
- Original title
- 마당을 나온 암탉
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Hyeon Nam-seok, Kim Eun-jeong, Na Hyun
- Box office
- $13M
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What Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild is based on
Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild is based on A Hen into the Wild, a novel by Hwang Sun-mi.
Novel
A Hen into the Wild
By Hwang Sun-mi
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Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild: quick answers
Is Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 147 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild?
Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild on?
Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 July 2011. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild?
If you liked Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild, try A Dog's Courage, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure.
Who directed Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild?
Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild (2011) was directed by Oh Sung-yoon and stars Moon So-ri, Yoo Seung-ho, Choi Min-sik.
What is Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild based on?
Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild is based on A Hen into the Wild, a novel by Hwang Sun-mi.