Yang Shi Nan is a 14-year-old boy who undergoes a metamorphosis without realizing 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? (Source: OAFF) Edit Translation
- English
- magyar / magyar nyelv
- עברית / עִבְרִית
- dansk
- Native Title: 生而為人
- Also Known As: Sheng Er Wei Ren , 生而为人
- Director: Lily Ni
- Genres: Drama
Where to Watch Born to be Human
Cast & Credits
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![Li Ling Wei in Born to be Human Taiwanese Movie (2021)]( "Li Ling Wei in Born to be Human Taiwanese Movie (2021)")
Li Ling WeiYang Shi Nan / Yang Shi LanMain Role -
![Yin Zhao De in Born to be Human Taiwanese Movie (2021)]( "Yin Zhao De in Born to be Human Taiwanese Movie (2021)")
Yin Zhao De Main Role -
![Vera Chen in Born to be Human Taiwanese Movie (2021)]( "Vera Chen in Born to be Human Taiwanese Movie (2021)")
Vera Chen Main Role
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Difficult, often ignored subject
This is probably the first movie with an intersex protagonist, even though intersexuality occurs in tens of millions people around the world. These people often undergo invasive surgeries without their consent and are deprived of any control over their bodies. How is it possible that we don't hear about this problem more often? Beats me. Hopefully, with movies like this one, the situation of intersex people will gradually improve.
