I Was Born, But...
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Two young brothers become the leaders of a gang of kids in their neighborhood. Ozu's charming film is a social satire that draws from the antics of childhood as well as the tragedy of maturity.
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A gentle, observational look at childhood's fleeting joys and the inevitable march toward adulthood. It captures the simple dramas of neighborhood kids with a tender, sometimes bittersweet, touch.
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japansuburbsilent filmchildhoodneighborhoodkid gang
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