Birds
Originally released in 1992. Birds is a drama film. directed by Chang-bom Rim. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Won Jun Yu, Mun Ye-bong, and Cho Myung-sun
Synopsis
Dr. Yun, an elder ornithologist in North Korea, lost his eldest son in the war and lives with his grandchildren. Myeong-oh, the second son of Dr. Yoon, showed an unusual interest in birds from an early age. One day, he went to South Korea to observe black starlings, but he could not return and became a separated family. Yoon Myeong-oh, who became a famous ornithologist in South Korea, thinks that the North Korean ibis, which disappeared from South Korea during the study, marks it on the bird's ankle and sends it to North Korea, and asks a Japanese scholar for help. One day, while observing a black starling, his father, Dr. Yun, sees a dog tag on a bird's ankle and learns that it was put on by his son in South Korea.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
North Korea
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
Production Companies
- Korean Art Film Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Birds about?
Dr. Yun, an elder ornithologist in North Korea, lost his eldest son in the war and lives with his grandchildren. Myeong-oh, the second son of Dr. Yoon, showed an unusual interest in birds from an e...
Who directed Birds?
Birds was directed by Chang-bom Rim.
How long is Birds?
Birds has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Birds released?
Birds was released on December 31, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Birds?
The main cast of Birds includes Won Jun Yu, Mun Ye-bong, Cho Myung-sun, Kang Sang-geum, Ri Yong-song.