I Was Born, But...

(1932)Directed by Yasujirō Ozu91 minComedy, Drama

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.

Tomio Aokias Keiji
Hideo Sugawaraas Ryoichi
Teruyo Hayamias Fujin
Shoichi Kofujitaas Delivery Boy
Seiji Nishimuraas Teacher
Zentaro Iijimaas Friend
Shôtarô Fujimatsuas Friend
Masao Hayamaas Friend
Kuniyasu Hayashias Friend
Akio Nomuraas Friend
Teruaki Ishiwatarias Friend
Chishū Ryūas Home movie projectionist