The Bird People in China

Wada, a weary Japanese salaryman, finds his mundane existence upended when dispatched to China to investigate a potential jade mine. In this unfamiliar land, he crosses paths with a violent yet oddly sentimental yakuza who forcibly inserts himself into the expedition. Guided by the enigmatic Shen, this mismatched trio embarks on a long, disastrous trek across vast landscapes, where the pursuit of mineral wealth slowly transforms into a quest for something far more magical and elusive. Cultural clashes, absurd misadventures, and fragile camaraderie become the true rewards of their journey.