I Was Born, But... (1932)
Original title: 大人の見る繪本 生れてはみたけれど
I Was Born, But... is a 1932 Japanese-language comedy movie directed by Yasujirō Ozu, with a running time of 1h 31m. It stars Tatsuo Saitō, Tomio Aoki and Mitsuko Yoshikawa.
Brothers Keiji and Ryoichi move to a new neighborhood in the Tokyo suburbs after their father, an office clerk, is promoted. The boys join the local gang as lowly new kids and emerge as natural leaders after defeating a bully. While visiting the home of their father's boss, the brothers witness the ridicule their father endures to please his superior. Angry and embarrassed, the boys find their naive ideas about power being challenged.
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What is I Was Born, But... about?
Brothers Keiji and Ryoichi move to a new neighborhood in the Tokyo suburbs after their father, an office clerk, is promoted. The boys join the local gang as lowly new kids and emerge as natural leaders after defeating a bully. While visiting the home of their father's boss, the brothers witness the ridicule their father endures to please his superior. Angry and embarrassed, the boys find their naive ideas about power being challenged.
When was I Was Born, But... released?
I Was Born, But... was released on 3 June 1932.
How long is I Was Born, But...?
I Was Born, But... runs 1h 31m.
Who made I Was Born, But...?
I Was Born, But... was directed by Yasujirō Ozu.
Where can I watch I Was Born, But...?
I Was Born, But... is available on Criterion Channel and Kanopy.
Where to watch I Was Born, But...
Stream: Criterion Channel, Kanopy
Watch free: Kanopy