First Birthday (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2012, First Birthday is a drama and family film directed by Andrew Ahn, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s about. A gay Korean-American man yearns for a family life just out of reach. Nick is a gay Korean-American man living in Koreatown, Los Angeles with his partner Brian and their dog Chloe. When Nick attends his baby nephew's 'dol,' a traditional Korean first birthday party, he finds himself yearning for a life just out of reach.
Who’s in it. First Birthday stars Muki Grossberg as Chloe, Joshua Kwak as Nick Kim, James S.W. Lee as James Kim and Martin Lee as Brian Park, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, First Birthday has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch First Birthday page.
If you liked it. Fans of First Birthday tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch First Birthday (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for First Birthday change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is First Birthday worth watching?
- First Birthday holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in First Birthday?
- First Birthday stars Muki Grossberg, Joshua Kwak, James S.W. Lee, Martin Lee and Chris Yejin.
- When was First Birthday released?
- First Birthday was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.