Birds
새
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.
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Won Jun Yu
Dr. Yun
Mun Ye-bong
Mother
Cho Myung-sun
Son
Kang Sang-geum
Sang-ok
Ri Yong-song
Jeon-su
Kim Jun-sik
Yamanashi
Ryang Yong-hui
Yoshiko
Mun Yeong-ae
Kyung-ok
Song Man-gap
Jun-bo
Kim Ryon-Hwa
Gisuk
Han Bok-sil
Yun-hee
Ahn Hyun chul
Sang-bae
Choe Ryong
Myung-o's son
Choe Jeong-hui
Myung-o's daughter
Jong Gwang-nam
Young Yamanashi
Choe Su-ho
Young Hyong-gu
Yom Myong-hui
Young Mother
Song Chol-ho
Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
PyeongChang International Peace Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chang-bom Rim
- Screenplay & Story
- Jong-sang Rim
- Original Score
- Jong Il-young
- Original Title
- 새
- Country of Origin
- North Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Korean Art Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chang-bom Rim
Jong-sang Rim
Jong Il-young
Kim Young-sil
Park Chong-chan
Department Leadership Roster
Chang-bom Rim
Director
Jong-sang Rim
Writer
Park Chong-chan
Producer
Kim Young-sil
Editor
Kang Jung-hee
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Birds.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Birds
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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 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.
Who directed Birds?
Birds was directed by Chang-bom Rim.
Who stars in Birds?
The principal cast of Birds includes Won Jun Yu, Mun Ye-bong, Cho Myung-sun, Kang Sang-geum, Ri Yong-song.
When was Birds released and how long is it?
Birds was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Birds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Birds was composed by Jong Il-young.