The Birds
새
Synopsis
Yeok, a middle-aged teacher raising a son and a daughter alone, witnesses students fall to their deaths from the rooftop of the school where she works. Discovering that her daughter Hyejeong was also present at the scene, she presses her for answers, but Hyejeong only repeats the same words: 'There was a bird in the sky.' As the strange, unexplained deaths continue, Yeok, together with a reporter covering the case and a streamer who runs a birding channel, head towards the birds’ habitat.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Busan International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sohn Hyun-lok
- Screenplay & Story
- Sohn Hyun-lok
- Original Score
- Han Min-hee
- Original Title
- 새
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Production Studios
- Korea National University of Arts, What a Wonderfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sohn Hyun-lok
Sohn Hyun-lok
Han Min-hee
Kim Jong-soo
Sohn Hyun-lok
Jo Su-jin, Sohn Hyun-lok
Department Leadership Roster
Sohn Hyun-lok
Director
Jo Su-jin
Producer
Han Min-hee
Original Music Composer
Sohn Hyun-lok
Producer
Sohn Hyun-lok
Writer
Sohn Hyun-lok
Editor
Kim Jong-soo
Director of Photography
Ahn Jeong-min
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Birds.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Birds
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Birds about?
Yeok, a middle-aged teacher raising a son and a daughter alone, witnesses students fall to their deaths from the rooftop of the school where she works. Discovering that her daughter Hyejeong was also present at the scene, she presses her for answers, but Hyejeong only repeats the same words: 'There was a bird in the sky.' As the strange, unexplained deaths continue, Yeok, together with a reporter covering the case and a streamer who runs a birding channel, head towards the birds’ habitat.
Who directed The Birds?
The Birds was directed by Sohn Hyun-lok.
Who stars in The Birds?
The principal cast of The Birds includes Kang Kyung-hun, Sim Su-bin, Lee Na-ra, Ryu Kyung-soo, Jung Hee-tae.
When was The Birds released and how long is it?
The Birds was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Birds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Birds was composed by Han Min-hee.