The Bird People in China

  • Japan Chūgoku No Chōjin (more)
Japan, 1998, 118 min

Directed by:

Takashi Miike

Based on:

Makoto Shiina (book)

Screenplay:

Masa Nakamura

Cinematography:

山本英夫

Composer:

Kōji Endō
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This visual allegory of desperation and longing from director Takashi Miike chronicles the adventure of a Japanese businessman sent on a trip to a Chinese village where he discovers a girl with a haunting voice and a secret that allows men to fly. Environmentalism, human value and the perception of wealth are among the themes explored in this soul-searching drama. (official distributor synopsis)

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