Birds of Passage
“A Quest for freedom in the South China sea.”
Synopsis
A quest for freedom in the South China Sea. Victims of China’s “One-Child” policy, 100 orphans, all girls, are shepherded by a determined activist, Mrs. Brown (Charlotte De Turckheim) onto a tramp freighter for a harrowing escape from the Chinese authorities.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.4x
+$8.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neil Hollander
- Screenplay & Story
- Regine Michel
- Original Title
- Birds of Passage
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $11M
- Production Studios
- RSVP Film Studios, Adventure Film Productions, First Preferred Communications, Les Films de Triangles
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neil Hollander
Regine Michel
Department Leadership Roster
Regine Michel
Writer
Neil Hollander
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Birds of Passage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Birds of Passage about?
A quest for freedom in the South China Sea. Victims of China’s “One-Child” policy, 100 orphans, all girls, are shepherded by a determined activist, Mrs. Brown (Charlotte De Turckheim) onto a tramp freighter for a harrowing escape from the Chinese authorities.
Who directed Birds of Passage?
Birds of Passage was directed by Neil Hollander.
Who stars in Birds of Passage?
The principal cast of Birds of Passage includes Stacy Keach, Charlotte de Turckheim, Stefan Nelet, Linda Wang.
When was Birds of Passage released and how long is it?
Birds of Passage was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of Birds of Passage?
Birds of Passage had a reported production budget of $2.5M and grossed $11M at the worldwide box office (4.4 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Birds of Passage?
Birds of Passage holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).