House of Hummingbird
Seen it?2019 | 135 min | Drama
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Dead Poets Society or Boyhood, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 15 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
14-year-old Eun-hee moves through life like a hummingbird searching for a taste of sweetness wherever she may find it. Ignored by her parents and abused by her brother, she finds her escape by roaming the neighborhood with her best friend, going on adventures, and exploring young love.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Berlin award: Berlin International Film Festival: Grand Prix of the Generation 14plus International Jury for the Best Film. Plus 39 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 23K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kim Bora
- Park Ji-huEun-hee
- Kim Sae-byukYoung-ji
- Seol Hye-inYu-ri
- Jung In-giEun-hee's Father
- Lee Seung-yeonEun-hee's Mother
- Park Soo-yeonSu-hee
- Son Sang-yeonDae-hoon
- Kil Hae-yeonYoung-ji's Mother
- Kim Mi-hyangHead of an Academy
- Lee Sun-juJi-wan's Mother