Being Born. (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Series · ★ 4
Released in 2011, Being Born. is a drama and family series.
What it’s about. The Hayashidas were a typical happy family of father, mother, two boys and two girls. Until it all changed suddenly with the untimely death of the father, Shinpei. While still mourning his passing, the children are hit by another bit of shocking news from their mother “Truth is... I'm pregnant.” The news of their mother's pregnancy at 51 sets into motion a new series of challenges for the four children, particularly for the eldest sister, Manami, who now becomes the family patriarch, forced to struggle with the pressures and responsibilities of “child rearing” and “family ties”, not to mention greater philosophical questions about the meaning of life. A moving, life-sized human drama..
Who’s in it. Being Born. stars Maki Horikita as Hayashida Manami, Tadayoshi Okura as Hayashida Taichi, Kento Nakajima as Hayashida Koji and Haruka as Hayashida Miko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Being Born. has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Being Born. page.
If you liked it. Fans of Being Born. tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Being Born. (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Being Born. change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Being Born. worth watching?
- Being Born. holds an audience score of 4.0 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 Being Born.?
- Being Born. stars Maki Horikita, Tadayoshi Okura, Kento Nakajima, Haruka and Misako Tanaka.
- When was Being Born. released?
- Being Born. was released in 2011.