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I Was Born, But... (1932)

I Was Born, But... (1932)

Drama Comedy
Release Date: 1932, June 3
Directors: Yasujirō Ozu
Countries: Japan
Production: Shochiku
Cast: Chishū Ryū, Takeshi Sakamoto, Tomio Aoki, Seiji Nishimura, Shoichi Kofujita, Masao Hayama, Seiichi Katō, Mitsuko Yoshikawa, Tatsuo Saitō, Shôtarô Fujimatsu, Zentaro Iijima, Akio Nomura

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

japan suburb neighborhood childhood silent film kid gang