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Movie

中国の鳥人

  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • Comedy
Confirmed1998-06-107.27.3Trakt

Wada, a salary man, is enlisted to venture off to China to investigate a potential Jade mine. After his arrival, Wada encounters a violent, yet sentimental, yakuza, who takes the liberty of joining his adventure through China. Led on their long and disastrous journey to the mine by Shen, the three men come across something even more magical and enticing.

The Bird People in China is a 1998 adventure-drama-comedy film following a salary man named Wada who travels to China to investigate a jade mine, only to find himself on an unexpected journey alongside a yakuza and a local guide. This quirky ensemble adventure blends humor, sentiment, and wonder as the three men discover something far more magical than the mine they set out to find. The film has been available since its 1998 release.

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Streaming availability in United States

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Not available on any tracked streaming service in United States right now.

Available in: Japan

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Theatrical release in United States

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In cinemas
1999-05-20

Wide release in United States

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Not available to rent or buy in United States yet. Available to rent or buy in: Japan

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Trailer

The Bird People in China trailer (1998)

YouTube · 2008-10-04
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When was The Bird People in China released?

The film was released on June 10, 1998.

What is the plot about?

Wada, a salary man, is sent to China to scout a potential jade mine but becomes part of an unlikely trio with a sentimental yakuza and a local guide named Shen. Their journey becomes far more adventurous and magical than originally planned.

What genres does this film fall into?

The Bird People in China is an adventure-drama-comedy that blends humor with heartfelt storytelling.

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