The Wayward Bird

The Wayward Bird

2025 · 29 min · Drama

Sangjae, a janitor at a university, finds solace in birdwatching, his one and only hobby. However, when a new campus building is constructed, its glass facade becomes a death trap for migratory birds. One day, he notices Tom, an older janitor, quietly placing stickers on the windows to prevent further fatal collisions.

Directed by Lee Seung-jae · Written by Lee Seung-jae

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