Kim Ki-duk uses silence well in this movie, from the opening shot right to the last few scenes. The movie was about a prostitute, living with a family in their 'Birdcage Inn', where their visitors are usually men looking for a one night stand. Lee Ji-eun stands out in this movie as the beautiful whore with a heart, Jin-A. Demure and fragile, and too easily manipulated. I can't help but feel sad for her as the film progresses and shows how she gets manipulated by everyone. Her own brother used her for money and sex, and the family's father and son took advantage of her.
The plot is easy to follow, with the daughter hating the whore right from the start, but gradually finding similarity in their lives, and eventually learning to understand her feelings. Ultimately this film was about female bonding, and the main reason I was engrossed with it is because the role of Jin-a was superbly acted.
3.5/5 stars
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