# I Was Born, But... (1932)

> Two Tokyo boys confront the gap between childhood ideals of dignity and the compromises adults make to get ahead.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/17234

## Facts

- Runtime: 91 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Yasujirō Ozu
- Cast: Tatsuo Saitō, Tomio Aoki, Mitsuko Yoshikawa, Hideo Sugawara, Takeshi Sakamoto, Teruyo Hayami, Seiichi Katô, Shoichi Kofujita
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0023634/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, gentle, wistful, quiet afternoon, classic film night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of childhood and family dynamics in suburban Japan.

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