House of Hummingbird is a coming-of-age drama film set in Seoul, South Korea in 1994. The protagonist, Eunhee, is a teenage girl struggling with social isolation and pressure from her family to succeed academically. She feels like an outsider in her own society and finds solace in the connections she makes with others, including her Chinese language teacher, Youngji.
Throughout the film, Eunhee navigates her relationships with her family, friends, and romantic interests as she tries to find a sense of belonging. Her experiences are mirrored by the social and political upheaval of 1990s South Korea, including frequent protests and discussions of the country's shifting values.
The film emphasizes the importance of empathy and human connection in a world where many individuals feel lost or invisible. House of Hummingbird is a poignant and deeply personal portrait of a young girl's journey of self-discovery and the beauty of the human spirit that arises when we allow ourselves to connect with others.
