South Korea Synopsis
파란대문
“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.
The 1997–1999 South Korea Window
25 South Korea films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Birdcage Inn sits at position #12.
#1Christmas in August
★ 7.8 · 1998
#2Animaniacs: Wakko's Wish
★ 7.2 · 1999
#3The Quiet Family
★ 7.1 · 1998
#4The Contact
★ 7.1 · 1997
#5The Power of Kangwon Province
★ 7.0 · 1998
#6Timeless Bottomless Bad Movie
★ 7.0 · 1997
#7City of the Rising Sun
★ 6.9 · 1999
#8Art Museum by the Zoo
★ 6.8 · 1998
The 1990s South Korea Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1990s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Birdcage Inn premiered. 39 total titles in this decade from South Korea.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #947 of 1,397 South Korea films indexed here (32nd percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is -0.4 points below the South Korea average of 6.9/10.
Among South Korea Drama productions specifically: #644 of 868 (top 74%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Korean |
| Production Companies | Boogui Cinema |
| Runtime | 1h 41m |
| Release Date | October 31, 1998 |
| IMDb | tt0190268 |