Tora-san 1: It's Tough Being a Man (1969) (original) (raw)

Original title

Otoko wa tsurai yoaka

AKA

Year

1969

Running time

91 min.

Country

Japan Japan

Director

Screenwriter

Cast

Music

Cinematography

Producer

Genre

Comedy. Drama. Romance | Family Relationships

Movie Groups

Otoko wa Tsurai yo

Synopsis

It's Tough Being a Man aka Am I Trying and Tora-san,Our Lovable Tramp is a 1969 Japanese comedy film directed by Yoji Yamada and starring Kiyoshi Atsumi. It is the first entry in the popular, long-running Otoko wa Tsurai yo series.

PLOT: Torajiro, a traveling salesman and gambler, returns to his home after many years' absence. He attends his sister's wedding, falls in love with Fuyuko, who is engaged to another man, and causes embarrassment for the family. Broken-hearted, Torajiro leaves after writing a letter of advice for Fuyuko to help take care of his sister and her new baby.

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