Movie

I Was Born, But...

★ 7.6(150)19321h 31m

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Good to know

Director: Yasujirō Ozu
Release date: 1932-06-03
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Shochiku

About I Was Born, But...

I Was Born, But... is a 1932 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Yasujirō Ozu, starring Tatsuo Saitō, Tomio Aoki and Mitsuko Yoshikawa. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 150 viewers. Below you can see where to watch I Was Born, But... in Netherlands — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Tatsuo Saitō

Yoshi

Tomio Aoki

Keiji

Mitsuko Yoshikawa

Haha

Hideo Sugawara

Ryoichi

Takeshi Sakamoto

Juuyaku

Teruyo Hayami

Fujin

Seiichi Katô

Kodomo

Shoichi Kofujita

Delivery Boy

Seiji Nishimura

Teacher

Zentaro Iijima

Friend

Shôtarô Fujimatsu

Friend

Masao Hayama

Friend

Themes & keywords

japansuburbsilent filmchildhoodneighborhoodkid gang

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch I Was Born, But... in Netherlands?+

I Was Born, But... is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Netherlands. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is I Was Born, But... on Netflix?+

I Was Born, But... is not on Netflix in Netherlands right now.

How long is I Was Born, But...?+

I Was Born, But... has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in I Was Born, But...?+

I Was Born, But... stars Tatsuo Saitō, Tomio Aoki, Mitsuko Yoshikawa, Hideo Sugawara and Takeshi Sakamoto.

When did I Was Born, But... come out?+

I Was Born, But... is a 1932 movie directed by Yasujirō Ozu.

What genre is I Was Born, But...?+

I Was Born, But... is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed I Was Born, But...?+

I Was Born, But... was directed by Yasujirō Ozu.