

Born to Be Human
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?
TMDB
6.2/10
5 votes
- Status
- Released
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- Box office
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- Language
- Mandarin
Top billed cast
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Release dates
JapanJP
- PremiereOsaka Asian Film Festival11 Mar 2021
South KoreaKR
- Theatrical151 Dec 2022
TaiwanTW
- PremiereKaohsiung Film Festival17 Oct 2021
- Theatrical3 Dec 2021
Frequently asked questions
- When was Born to Be Human released?
- Born to Be Human was released on 3 December 2021.
- Where can I watch Born to Be Human online?
- Born to Be Human is available on FlixFling, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Born to Be Human?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Born to Be Human is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Born to Be Human?
- Born to Be Human holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 5 votes.
- Who directed Born to Be Human?
- Born to Be Human (2021) was directed by Lily Ni.
- How long is Born to Be Human?
- Born to Be Human runs for 1h 45m.






















