Birdcage Inn

"Same age, same space and different life…"

1998 1h 41m KO

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6.4

MID

★6.4TMDB · 70

Drama

Synopsis

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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.

“Same age, same space and different life…”

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Cast

Lee Ji-eun
Jin-a
Lee Hae-eun
Hye-mi
Ahn Jae-mo
Hyun-woo
Jeong Hyeong-gi
Gecko
Son Min-seok
Jin-ho
Lee In-ok
Mother
Jang Hang-seon
Father
Lee Yoon-geon
Detective

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kim Ki-duk
Writers: Kim Ki-duk, Seo Jeong-min
Languages: Korean
Countries: South Korea

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ERA

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28 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 8

CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Moon-Hui Lee. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Ko Im-pyo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 8

CAST

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Lee Ji-eun and Lee Hae-eun and Ahn Jae-mo carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Same age, same space and different life…".

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0190268 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 70 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Kim Ki-duk directs. Moon-Hui Lee scores. Ko Im-pyo cuts. Produced in South Korea. Dialogue in Korean.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

128 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Original score by Moon-Hui Lee. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Ko Im-pyo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Lee Ji-eun and Lee Hae-eun and Ahn Jae-mo carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Same age, same space and different life…".
7IMDB entry: tt0190268 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 70 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.