I Was Born, But...

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I Was Born, But...

1932

1h 31m

7.5(134 votes)

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Drama

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.

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15 members

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斎藤達雄

Yoshi

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青木富夫

Keiji

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吉川満子

Haha

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菅原秀雄

Ryoichi

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坂本武

Juuyaku

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Teruyo Hayami

Fujin

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加藤清一

Kodomo

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小藤田正一

Delivery Boy

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西村青児

Teacher

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Zentaro Iijima

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Shôtarô Fujimatsu

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葉山正雄

Friend

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Kuniyasu Hayashi

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Akio Nomura

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Teruaki Ishiwatari

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