Movies / 1932

1932

I Was Born, But . . .

7.9 1h 30mComedy Drama

One of Ozu's most popular films, I WAS BORN, BUT . . . is a blithe portrait of the financial and psychological toils of one family, as told from the rascally point of view of a couple of stubborn little boys. For two brothers, the daily struggles of bullies and mean teachers is nothing next to the mortification they feel when they realize their good-natured father's low-rung social status. Reworked decades later as Ozu's Technicolor comedy GOOD MORNING, it's a poignant evocation of the tumult of childhood, as well as a showcase for Ozu's expertly timed comedy editing.

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Watch "I Was Born, But . . ." from streaming services Criterion Channel, Kanopy released in 1932. It's a comedy and drama movie, and has a rating of 7.9 out of 10 from Imdb which is usually fine for this kind of movie.