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3.6Summary
Jin-a, a young prostitute, moves into a seaside motel called the Birdcage Inn, run by a dysfunctional family. Struggling with her circumstances and the family's treatment, she forms an unlikely bond with the daughter, Hye-mi. As they navigate love, betrayal, and personal growth, their friendship ultimately leads to a deeper understanding and a chance for redemption.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Thought-provoking
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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.
Cast
Crew
- Directed by
- Kim Ki-duk
- Written by
- Kim Ki-duk, Seo Jeong-min
- Produced by
- Lee Seung-jae
- Music by
- Moon-Hui Lee
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Facts
October 31, 1998 · 1 h 41 min · Sexual Content
- Released
- October 31, 1998
- Runtime
- 1 h 41 min
- Content
- Sexual Content
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- Korean
- Made in
- South Korea
- Available in
- 5 countries
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Questions about Birdcage Inn
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Birdcage Inn worth watching?
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7 and Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5).
Is Birdcage Inn good for date night?
Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Is Birdcage Inn plot-driven or character-driven?
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is Birdcage Inn in English?
No, it was made in Korean.