Birdcage Inn (1998)
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.
Director:
Kim Ki-duk
Writers:
Kim Ki-duk, Seo Jeong-min.
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Lee Ji-eun as Jin-a |
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Lee Hae-eun as Hye-mi |
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Ahn Jae-mo as Hyun-woo |
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Jeong Hyeong-gi as Gecko |
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Son Min-seok as Jin-ho |
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Lee In-ok as Mother |
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Jang Hang-seon as Father |
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Lee Yoon-geon as Detective |
| Directing | Kim Ki-duk | Director |
| Writing | Kim Ki-duk | Screenplay |
| Writing | Seo Jeong-min | Screenplay |
| Production | Lee Seung-jae | Producer |
| Camera | Seo Jeong-min | Camera Operator |
| Sound | Moon-Hui Lee | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | Ko Im-pyo | Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Lee Bu-nam | Makeup & Hair |