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7.8 / 10(147 votes)IMDbG20111h 33m$13.1M Worldwide GrossSouth Korea

Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild

마당을 나온 암탉

“A story of love, sacrifice and courage”

Synopsis

Based on a bestselling preteen novel of the same title that has sold more than 1 million copies in Korea, “Leafie, A Hen into the Wild” is about a laying hen named Leafie who is destined to live the “same old” repetitive life confined on the chicken farm. Her fate changes when she escapes from the chicken farm and hatches a duck egg. With the duckling (who believes Leafie to be his mother), sets off on a journey into the wild with her new son to find her freedom.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Leafie - A hen into the wild - Teaser Eng Subbed.flv

Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-11

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 30, 2012

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

November 21, 2011

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$13.1M

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Oh Sung-yoon
Screenplay & Story
Hyeon Nam-seok, Kim Eun-jeong, Na Hyun
Original Score
Lee Ji-soo, Yoon Min-hwa
Original Title
마당을 나온 암탉
Country of Origin
South Korea
Spoken Languages
Korean
Runtime
1h 33m
Worldwide Gross
$13.1M
Production Studios
Myung Films, Lotte Entertainment, Odoltogi, Finecut

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Oh Sung-yoon

Screenplay & Story

Hyeon Nam-seok, Kim Eun-jeong, Na Hyun, Hwang Seon-mi

Original Score & Music

Lee Ji-soo, Yoon Min-hwa

Director of Photography

Lee Jong-hyeok

Film Editing

Kim Sang-bum, Kim Jae-beom

Producers

Lee Eun, Kim Seong-geun, Shim Jae-myung

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Hwang Seon-mi

Department Leadership Roster

Oh Sung-yoon

Oh Sung-yoon

Director

Lee Jong-hyeok

Director of Photography

Kim Seong-geun

Producer

Hyeon Nam-seok

Screenplay

Shim Jae-myung

Shim Jae-myung

Producer

Kim Eun-jeong

Screenplay

Na Hyun

Na Hyun

Screenplay

Kim Sang-bum

Kim Sang-bum

Editor

Kim Jae-beom

Editor

Yoon Min-hwa

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: G

G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)G

General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild about?

Based on a bestselling preteen novel of the same title that has sold more than 1 million copies in Korea, “Leafie, A Hen into the Wild” is about a laying hen named Leafie who is destined to live the “same old” repetitive life confined on the chicken farm. Her fate changes when she escapes from the chicken farm and hatches a duck egg. With the duckling (who believes Leafie to be his mother), sets off on a journey into the wild with her new son to find her freedom.

Who directed Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild?

Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild was directed by Oh Sung-yoon.

Who stars in Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild?

The principal cast of Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild includes Moon So-ri, Yoo Seung-ho, Choi Min-sik, Park Cheol-min, Kim Sang-hyun.

When was Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild released and how long is it?

Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.

How much did Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild make at the box office?

Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild grossed $13.1M in worldwide ticket sales.

Who composed the musical score for Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild was composed by Lee Ji-soo, Yoon Min-hwa.

Is Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild based on a book or true story?

Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hwang Seon-mi".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild?

Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).