House of Hummingbird (2019)

Other name: 벌새 , Beolsae , はちどり , Дом колибри , Gniazdo kolibra

Description:

Set in 1994, House of Hummingbird centers on 14-year-old Eun Hee as she navigates a tumultuous adolescence. The youngest of three, she contends with a delinquent middle sister and a violent elder brother, while her parents, running a small rice cake store, offer little guidance amidst their constant quarrels. Eun Hee seeks refuge in a budding romance with a local boy and shared mischief with her best friend, Ji Sook. However, her summer takes an unexpected turn when she becomes deeply fascinated by her new Chinese character teacher, Young Ji, whose presence opens new perspectives. Against a backdrop of significant global and national events, including the World Cup, the death of Kim Il Sung, and the tragic Seongsu bridge collapse, Eun Hee confronts the complexities of her personal life and the societal pressures around her, striving to understand her world and herself.

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2019

Genre:Drama; Family; Youth