Birdcage Inn

Birdcage Inn

Same age, same space and different life…

1998•1h 41m•6.4/10

Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.4/10(65)

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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Production

Boogui Cinema

Language

KO

Status

Released

Release Date

Trailers & Videos

Cast

Lee Ji-eun

Lee Ji-eun

Jin-a

Lee Hae-eun

Lee Hae-eun

Hye-mi

Ahn Jae-mo

Ahn Jae-mo

Hyun-woo

Jeong Hyeong-gi

Gecko

Son Min-seok

Son Min-seok

Jin-ho

Lee In-ok

Mother

Jang Hang-seon

Jang Hang-seon

Father

Lee Yoon-geon

Detective

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