# House of Hummingbird (2019) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/house-of-hummingbird-2019/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 85% |
| Critic Score | 96% |
| Audience Score | 90% |
| 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 85% 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.

## Critics consensus

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.

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is House of Hummingbird worth watching?**
House of Hummingbird holds a 85% 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?**
85% — the average of five public sources: critics 96%, audience 90%, Metascore 85/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 7.5/10.

**Where can I watch House of Hummingbird?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the House of Hummingbird page for current options.

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