I Was Born, But... (1932)

Name: I Was Born, But...
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1932
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Tatsuo Sait?, Tomio Aoki, Mitsuko Yoshikawa, Hideo Sugawara, Takeshi Sakamoto

1h 31m Japan

Comedy Drama

Plot

Two young brothers rise to prominence as leaders of a local gang of children in their neighborhood, navigating the complexities of childhood. Ozu delivers a delightful social satire that captures both the whimsical mischief of youth and the sobering realities of growing up. Through their adventures, the film artfully explores the bittersweet transition from innocence to maturity, blending humor with poignant reflections on life’s challenges.

Cast

Tatsuo Sait? Tomio Aoki Mitsuko Yoshikawa Hideo Sugawara Takeshi Sakamoto Teruyo Hayami Seiichi Katô Shoichi Kofujita Seiji Nishimura Zentaro Iijima Shôtarô Fujimatsu Masao Hayama Kuniyasu Hayashi Akio Nomura Teruaki Ishiwatari