Tora-san's Love Call

Episode 8 - Otoko wa Tsuraiyo: Torajirorenka
Friday, January 23, 7:30 PM

© Shochiku Co., Ltd.

1971, 113 min., 35mm, color. Directed by Yoji Yamada. With Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho and Junko Ikeuchi.

After Tora-san attends the funeral of his sister’s mother-in-law in Okayama, he overstays his welcome and becomes inspired by the stories and wise words of the widower. Returning to Shimabata with dreams of starting a family, Tora-san falls in love with a lovely coffee shop owner Takako and befriends her young son.



This film is part of the Monthly Classics series, Best of Tora-san.

Tickets
$11/$7 Japan Society members, students & seniors

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