I Was Born, But...
Genres
Overview
Two young brothers become the leaders of a gang of kids in their neighborhood. Ozu's charming film is a social satire that draws from the antics of childhood as well as the tragedy of maturity.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
91 min
Release Date
1932-06-03
Status
Released
Original Language
Japanese
Vote Count
133
Vote Average
7.519
Tatsuo Saitō
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Teruyo Hayami
Fujin
Seiichi Katô
Kodomo
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Delivery Boy
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Friend
Shôtarô Fujimatsu
Friend
Masao Hayama
Friend
Kuniyasu Hayashi
Friend
Akio Nomura
Friend
Teruaki Ishiwatari
Friend
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