Birdcage Inn
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“Same age, same space and different life…”
Jin-a, a young prostitute, moves into a seaside motel called the Birdcage Inn, run by a dysfunctional family. Struggling with her circumstances and the family's treatment, she forms an unlikely bond with the daughter, Hye-mi. As they navigate love, betrayal, and personal growth, their friendship ultimately leads to a deeper understanding and a chance for redemption.
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Cast
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Lee Ji-eun
Jin-a
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Lee Hae-eun
Hye-mi
Known for
Winter Sonata
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Ahn Jae-mo
Hyun-woo
Known for
My Wife is a Gangster
Nowhere to Hide
Jeong Hyeong-gi
Gecko
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Road Movie
Blackjack
Son Min-seok
Jin-ho
Known for
The Isle
Cold Eyes
Lee In-ok
Mother
Known for
Address Unknown
Ditto
Jang Hang-seon
Father
Known for
Winter Sonata
The Isle
Lee Yoon-geon
Detective
Known for
White: Melody of Death
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Pang Eun-jin
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Known for
Crash Landing on You
Address Unknown
Kim Ki-duk Director · Seo Jeong-min Screenplay Moon-Hui Lee Composer
First release September 28, 1998 · Produced in South Korea · Original title 파란대문
Production
Boogui Cinema
Production
South Korea
Produced in
Languages
Original title
파란대문
Original language
Korean
Spoken on screen
Korean
Release dates
South Korea · September 28, 1998
Premiere · Pusan International Film Festival
South Korea · October 31, 1998
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Germany
February 15, 1999 · Premiere · Berlin International Film Festival
Greece
October 24, 2024 · Limited theatrical
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