I Was Born, But... (1932): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: I Was Born, But...
Director: Yasujirō Ozu
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1932
Duration: 91 min
Cast: Tatsuo Saitō, Tomio Aoki, Mitsuko Yoshikawa, Hideo Sugawara, Takeshi Sakamoto

What I Was Born, But... Is 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.

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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.

Where can I watch I Was Born, But...?

I Was Born, But... is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

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

I Was Born, But... runs for 91 minutes (1h 31m).

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

I Was Born, But... was released in 1932.

Who directed I Was Born, But...?

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

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

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

What is I Was Born, But...'s rating?

I Was Born, But... holds 7.8/10 on IMDb and 7.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 79 out of 100.