It’s Tough Being a Man

Year: 1969

Runtime: 91 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Yoji Yamada

Comedy

Japan’s beloved drifter Tora-san, cast out from his father’s house two decades ago, returns to his aunt, uncle and sister Sakura. He stirs chaos—getting drunk at a marriage meeting, jeopardizing Sakura’s wedding prospects, and generally being a nuisance—yet his heartfelt moments reveal a tender, endearing side that slowly wins you over.

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