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The Bird People in China (1998)
Chûgoku no chôjin (original title)

118 min  -  Adventure | Comedy | Drama   -  10 June 1998 (Japan)
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A salaryman and yakuza are each sent by their bosses to a remote Chinese village but discover more then they expected.

Director:

Takashi Miike

Writers:

Masa Nakamura (screenplay), Makoto Shiina (novel)
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Cast

Credited cast:
Masahiro Motoki ...
Wada
Renji Ishibashi Renji Ishibashi ...
Ujiie
Mako ...
Shen
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Michiko Kichise Michiko Kichise
Yuichi Minato Yuichi Minato
Tomohiko Okuda Tomohiko Okuda
Manzô Shinra Manzô Shinra
Li Li Wang Li Li Wang ...
Yan, Si-chang
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Storyline

A young Japanese salaryman is sent by his company to a remote Chinese village to evaluate precious Jade that is found there, but before he arrives meets the yakuza who was sent to tail him to protect his bosses interest in the company. When the men finally arrive their mission become sidetracked by their interest in a mysterious young village girl, her haunting English language song and the secret that makes men fly like birds. Written by Danny Leary  

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Plot Keywords:

Chinese | Yakuza | Japanese | Japan | On The Road  | See more »

Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Fantasy

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Details

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Bird People in China See more »

Filming Locations:

Yunnan, China

Company Credits

Production Co:

Excellent Film, Sedic See more »
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