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I Was Born, But… (1932) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1932 · 91 mins
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- Directed by
- Yasujirô Ozu
- Starring
- Seiji Nishimura, Tomio Aoki, Mitsuko Yoshikawa, Takeshi Sakamoto, Tatsuo Saitō, Shoichi Kofujita
Set in post‑war Japan, the story follows two mischievous brothers who unexpectedly become the heads of a neighborhood kids' gang, using humor and clever schemes. Ozu’s charming social satire juxtaposes the playful energy of childhood with the looming sadness of growing up, offering both laughter and poignant reflection.
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