# House of Hummingbird (2019) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/house-of-hummingbird-2019/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Editorial Rating | 96/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 90% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 85/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 7.5/10 |
| Director | Kim Bora |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 135 min |
| Festival premiere | JAFF 2019 (Golden Hanoman Award) |

## Quick answer

House of Hummingbird (2019) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Kim Bora’s Seoul coming-of-age film won Golden Hanoman at JAFF 2019 — a Korean indie that became a regional festival tou Metascore 85/100. Directed by Kim Bora.

## Celluloid verdict

Kim Bora’s Seoul coming-of-age film won Golden Hanoman at JAFF 2019 — a Korean indie that became a regional festival touchstone.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Park Ji-hu, Kim Sae-byuk, Seol Hye-in, Jung In-gi, Lee Seung-yeon, Park Soo-yeon, Son Sang-yeon, Kil Hae-yeon, Kim Mi-hyang, Lee Sun-ju

## Accolades

Premiered at JAFF 2019, where it won the Golden Hanoman Award.

## Where to watch

Global: Prime Video
the United States: Prime Video
South Korea: Netflix

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is House of Hummingbird worth watching?**
House of Hummingbird holds a 84% Celluloid Score. Kim Bora’s Seoul coming-of-age film won Golden Hanoman at JAFF 2019 — a Korean indie that became a regional festival touchstone.

**What is House of Hummingbird about?**
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.

**Who directed House of Hummingbird?**
House of Hummingbird (2019) was directed by Kim Bora.

**What is the Celluloid Score of House of Hummingbird?**
84% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (96/100), Metascore (85/100), Letterboxd (4/5), and IMDb (7.5/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch House of Hummingbird?**
House of Hummingbird is streaming on Prime Video; on Prime Video in the United States; on Netflix in South Korea. Availability varies by region.

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