Born to Be Baby (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film

Released in 1997, Born to Be Baby is a documentary film directed by Kaizo Hayashi, running about 43 minutes.
What it’s about. A detective, a mysterious beauty Ekin and other characters appear in the film. It creates a mysterious visual world that takes us one step further into the world of Ekin. This is the second art documentary film produced by the Museum of Art, Kochi, following Hiroyuki Oki's HEAVEN-6-BOX. This time, the stage performances of butoh greats Maro Akaji and Dairakudakan were documented by Hayashi Kaizo.
Who’s in it. Born to Be Baby stars Yoshio Harada and Akaji Maro.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Born to Be Baby page.
If you liked it. Fans of Born to Be Baby tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Born to Be Baby (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Born to Be Baby change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Born to Be Baby?
- Born to Be Baby stars Yoshio Harada and Akaji Maro.
- When was Born to Be Baby released?
- Born to Be Baby was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 43 minutes.