Tora-san’s Pure Love (1976) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1976 · 103 mins · Japanese

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Directed by

Yoji Yamada

Starring

Chieko Baisho, Chishû Ryû, Kumeko Urabe, Machiko Kyô, Gajirō Satō, Gin Maeda

After Tora‑san becomes infatuated with his nephew’s school teacher, the resulting family discord prompts him to set out once more on his familiar wanderings. Upon his return he unexpectedly falls for the teacher’s mother, entangling him in another round of comedic misunderstandings and heartfelt longing.