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6.0 / 10(2 votes)IMDb201517mJapan

Born with It

生まれつき

Synopsis

Living in Tokyo, Keisuke Fujii never really considered the colour of his skin; but when he and his mother move to rural Japan, the other kids assume that he is of African descent and therefore must have AIDS. Unsure of how to address these prejudices, Keisuke sets out to find answers and confront the cruel rumours once and for all.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Source: IMDB (TIFF)

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr.
Screenplay & Story
Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr.
Original Title
生まれつき
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
17m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr.

Screenplay & Story

Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr.

Film Editing

Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr.

Producers

Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr.

Department Leadership Roster

Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr.

Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr.

Director

Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr.

Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr.

Editor

Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr.

Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr.

Producer

Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr.

Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr.

Writer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Born with It

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Born with It about?

Living in Tokyo, Keisuke Fujii never really considered the colour of his skin; but when he and his mother move to rural Japan, the other kids assume that he is of African descent and therefore must have AIDS. Unsure of how to address these prejudices, Keisuke sets out to find answers and confront the cruel rumours once and for all.

Who directed Born with It?

Born with It was directed by Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr..

Who stars in Born with It?

The principal cast of Born with It includes Dadie T, Aoba Kawai, Ryôya Shinoda, Kôdai Izumiya, Kyōko Yanagihara.

When was Born with It released and how long is it?

Born with It was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 17m.