I Was Born, But... (1932)
Storyline
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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Movie Details
| Original title | 大人の見る繪本 生れてはみたけれど |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jun 3, 1932 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | japan, childhood, neighborhood, silent film, suburb, kid gang |
FAQ
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 Jun 3, 1932 (status: Released).
Who directed I Was Born, But...?
Yasujirō Ozu directed I Was Born, But....
What is the TMDB rating of I Was Born, But...?
I Was Born, But... has a TMDB rating of 7.5/10 from 158 votes.