Born to Be Human
Released 5 years ago in 2021. Born to Be Human is a drama film. directed by Lily Ni.
Starring Ling-Wei Lee, Vera Chen, and Yin Chao-te
Synopsis
Yang Shi-Nan 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 parents decide to accept “sex reassignment surgery”, turning Shi-Nan into a female and changing her name to YANG Shi-Lan. The family moves to a new city to start a new life and it all seems to be going well as Shi-Lan blends in and even makes friends. It seems like the butterfly is about to break out of its chrysalis but can Yang Shi-Lan truly embrace her transformation?
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 3, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Taiwan
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Born to Be Human about?
Yang Shi-Nan 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 noti...
Who directed Born to Be Human?
Born to Be Human was directed by Lily Ni.
How long is Born to Be Human?
Born to Be Human has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Born to Be Human released?
Born to Be Human was released on December 3, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Born to Be Human?
The main cast of Born to Be Human includes Ling-Wei Lee, Vera Chen, Yin Chao-te, Bonnie Liang, Hsing-Wen Lee.