I Was Born, But...
1932, Japanese. Directed by Yasujirō Ozu.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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I Was Born, But... is streaming on Kanopy and Criterion Channel in India.
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Details
- Released
- 3 June 1932
- Original title
- 大人の見る繪本 生れてはみたけれど
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Akira Fushimi, Geibei Ibushiya
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I Was Born, But...: quick answers
Is I Was Born, But... worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 158 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is I Was Born, But...?
I Was Born, But... runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does I Was Born, But... have a post-credits scene?
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I Was Born, But... parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is I Was Born, But... on?
I Was Born, But... is streaming on Kanopy and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like I Was Born, But...?
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Who directed I Was Born, But...?
I Was Born, But... (1932) was directed by Yasujirō Ozu and stars Tatsuo Saitō, Tomio Aoki, Mitsuko Yoshikawa.