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
Birdcage Inn holds position #12 of 25 South Korea films in the 1997–1999 window, below highlighted by audience rating.
The 1990s South Korea Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 1990s in South Korea, 39 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Birdcage Inn premiered alongside 6 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 6 other South Korea films in 1998.
The 41st South Korea title from South Korea we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1955).
Our South Korea catalog contains 1,397 titles in total (931 films).
Audience Engagement
51 audience reviews — more than 72% of South Korea films in our index.
Popularity sits at the 71th percentile among South Korea films.
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 |