I Was Born, But... (1932)

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.

Released

1932-06-03

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Runtime

91 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Yasujirō Ozu

TMDB rating

7.5/10 from 158 votes