# The Bird People in China (1998)

> A Japanese salaryman and his yakuza shadow discover that a jade appraisal in rural China conceals a sublime secret of human flight.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/17538

## Facts

- Runtime: 118 min
- Genres: Adventure, Drama, Comedy, Fantasy
- Director: Takashi Miike
- Cast: Masahiro Motoki, Renji Ishibashi, Mako, Li Li Wang, Yūichi Minato, Tomohiko Okuda, Manzo Shinra, Michiko Kichise
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0142181/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: whimsical, dreamy, witty, curious movie night, arthouse adventure night

## Synopsis

A journey into the heart of China reveals secrets that transcend the ordinary.

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