Masahiro Motoki, Renji Ishibashi
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 haun...( read more
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DVD Release Date: March 29, 2005
Stats: 190 reviews
I'm sorry to say it, but I was a little disappointed after seeing this.
Although the movie has a beautiful message, it didn't quite tap into the magic it promises in the trailer and the potential the story in itself has.
This could be because I had different expectations of it ...( read more)
a lovely film and not at all what one expects from the director of ichi the killer and audition. a young japanese businessman and a crazy yakuza are sent on a road trip to a remote part of china, looking for jade and finding a mystery. it's funny and touching and haunting and a...( read more)
Those who know Japanese cult director Takashi Miike only through his shock and gore films, such as Ichi the Killer and Audition which are both absolute classics of the genre, will be in for a surprise with The Bird People of China. Bird People stands as absolute proof that, altho...( read more)
A much calmer film from Miike, showing he can do much more things than most people give him credit for.
Surprisingly enough the film avoids cheap sentimental tricks that you would expect from a crowd-pleaser affair. The story and characters unfold in a sincere way, the change ...( read more)
This isn't a typical Takashi Miike shock fest, but actually a touching human drama. Wonderful performances and beautiful photography.
Perhaps the best film Miike has ever done. Its beauty and plot are undeniably present all the time. It may have some crazy typical Miike touches here and there, but the film is just plain beautiful. Excellent unusual Takashi Miike gem.
84/100
A glorious, beautiful tale. Miike proves that he has a soul and can pull of perfectly a simple yet complex story on human value, perspective and true freedom. A hidden, beautiful piece of jade.
WIDESCREEN. Comienza brillantemente y se mantiene sólida por buen rato, pero para la mitad se va diluyendo más y más, al punto incluso de perder un poco el rumbo. Sin embargo, sus imágenes y secuencias perduran en la mente. / Starts brilliantly and remains solid for a good while,...( read more)
This kind of movies are hardly my type but TBPIC's approach is fun, adoring & impressive, Somehow loses its focus near the end but that's ok, This along with Happiness of Katakuris & Gozu totally changed my mind about Miike & I'll definitely check his other works
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No one has posted a comment about this movie, BUT IT HAS FANS!!! This movie is incredible, very beautiful, very delicate, it starts out kinda Miike-esque but then unfolds into an incredible Jaw-dropping film, Highly recommended to everyone especially Ki-Duk fans
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