I Was Born, But...

1932, 1h 31min -

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. Show more

"I Was Born, But..." — movie produced in Japan and released in 1932. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.8 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 31min. "I Was Born, But..." is currently available to stream on The Criterion Channel. Click on a playlink to watch it now!