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Otoko Wa Tsurai Yo

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After 20 years away, hapless hard-drinking con man Tora-San (Kiyoshi Atsumi) returns home to his beloved half-sister, Sakura (Chieko Baishô), who lives with their aunt Tsune (Chieko Misaki) and uncle Tatsuzo (Shin Morikawa). Tora-San helps the beautiful Sakura attract the attention of Hiroshi (Gin Maeda). As their attraction leads to preparations for marriage, Tora-San becomes closer to Fuyuko (Sachiko Mitsumoto), unaware of her engagement to another man.

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Pieter-Jan Van Haecke Psychocinematography Yamada's narrative is a very enjoyable narrative, offering a balanced mix of comedy, sentimentality, and heartwarming moments - You'll laugh, you'll tear up, you'll feel fuzzy inside. Jan 14, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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acsdoug D Often Japanese humor falls flat with Westerners, but that's not the case here. There are some real laugh out load moments here. Kiyoshi Atsumi is perfect as Tora san; it's easy to see why this film spawned an incredible 47 sequels. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/04/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Yôji Yamada

Director

Kiyoshi Atsumi

Torajirô Kuruma

Chieko Baishô

Sakura

Gin Maeda

Hiroshi Suwa

Shin Morikawa

Ryûzô

Chieko Misaki

Tsune Kuruma
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Synopsis After 20 years away, hapless hard-drinking con man Tora-San (Kiyoshi Atsumi) returns home to his beloved half-sister, Sakura (Chieko Baishô), who lives with their aunt Tsune (Chieko Misaki) and uncle Tatsuzo (Shin Morikawa). Tora-San helps the beautiful Sakura attract the attention of Hiroshi (Gin Maeda). As their attraction leads to preparations for marriage, Tora-San becomes closer to Fuyuko (Sachiko Mitsumoto), unaware of her engagement to another man.
Director
Yôji Yamada
Producer
Tsutomu Uemura
Screenwriter
Yôji Yamada, Azuma Morisaki
Production Co
Shochiku
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 18, 1974, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Nov 24, 2009
Runtime
1h 31m