Born to Be Human

Original title: Sheng er wei ren

2021
1h 45m

IMDb RATING

7.3/10

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YANG Shi-Nan (Lily LEE) is a 14-year-old boy who undergoes a metamorphosis without realising what is going on. It begins on a normal school day when he gets stomach cramps. After rushing to ... Read allYANG Shi-Nan (Lily LEE) is a 14-year-old boy who undergoes a metamorphosis without realising what is going on. It begins on a normal school day when he gets stomach cramps. After rushing to the toilet he notices that his urine is turning bloody red. Taken to a doctor he is diagno... Read allYANG Shi-Nan (Lily LEE) is a 14-year-old boy who undergoes a metamorphosis without realising what is going on. It begins on a normal school day when he gets stomach cramps. After rushing to the toilet he notices that his urine is turning bloody red. Taken to a doctor he is diagnosed with "Disorders of Sex Development," or intersex. Without consulting him, Shi-Nan's pa... Read all

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IMDb RATING

7.3/10

100

YOUR RATING

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Awards
- 1 win total

Shi-Nan
(as Lily Lee)
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Vera Chen

Chen Jie

Chao-te Yin

Lee Pei-Rui
(as Yin Jau Der)

Yao-Jen Chang

PE teacher

Yang Chen

Hsu Jui

Cheng-Mei Chuang

Hsu Tien
(as Mu Mei)

Alice Lee

Dr. Lee's mom

Hsing-Wen Li

Yang Guo-Ying

Zi-Cheng Li

Old school bully

Bonnie Liang

Chang Tian-Qi

Yu-Hsien Lin

Ko Hao
(as Mo-Cheng Lin)

Hsiao-yuan Wang

Liu Cho-Sung

Frances Wu

Ku Shu-Chuan

Chung-Min Yin

Wang Wei

Director
- Lily Ni
Writer
- Lily Ni
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10/10

Born to be human: a hidden gem of emotional depth

"Born to be Human" is a film that resonates deeply with the human experience, delving into themes of identity, and the complexities of navigating societal expectations. As a viewer, I found myself drawn into the poignant journey of Ah Tien,

The film's director, skillfully crafts a narrative that tugs at the heartstrings, capturing the raw emotions of Ah Tien's struggle for self-acceptance. Through subtle yet powerful performances, the cast brings to life the internal turmoil and external challenges faced by the kid, inviting viewers to empathize with his journey.

The film remains tragically underrated. It is a cinematic gem hidden in plain sight, waiting to be discovered.

As someone who was deeply moved by the film, I can't help but feel disappointed that it hasn't received the recognition it deserves. "Born to be Human" is more than just a movie; it is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. It is my hope that more viewers will have the opportunity to experience its emotional depth and appreciate its significance in today's cinematic landscape.