The Thorn Birds
Storyline & Plot Summary
The Thorn Birds is a 2011 South Korean television series where one woman forsakes her love and family for her ambition while another woman embraces with love all that the former had left behind. Fates of a bit part actress Seo Jung-eun and a film producer Han Yoo-kyung who chose success are intertwined and resolved gradually as their mutual stories progress. The "thorn birds" of the title refers to Jung-eun's character, who only brings out her best at the cost of great pain. A thornbird is a mythical bird who searches for a thorn tree from the day it is born. When it finds it, the bird impales itself upon the sharpest thorn, and rises above the agony to sing the most beautiful song ever heard.
Production Details
Cast
Han Hye-jin
Seo Jung-eun
Kim Min-joung
Han Yoo Kyung
Ju Sang-uk
Lee YoungJo
Kim So-hyun
Seo Jung Eun (young)
Cha Hwa-yeon
Yoon Myung-ja/Lee Ae-rin
Seo Do-young
Choi Kang-woo
Kim Ha-eun
Yang Mi-ryun
Kim Dong-young
Park Han-Soo (young)
Song Ok-suk
Kim Kye-soon
Kim Soo-hyeon
Han-byul
Lee Won-jae
Yoon Hak-goo
Lee Tae-ri
Yeong Jo [Young]
Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
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An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.
Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.
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