Tora-san’s Song of Love (1983) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

1983 · 101 mins · Japanese

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Directed by

Yoji Yamada

Starring

Tanie Kitabayashi, Chieko Baisho, Chishû Ryû, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Bengal, Gajirō Satō

After arriving home, Tora‑san discovers his brother‑in‑law cannot attend his nephew Mitsuo’s athletic meet, so he offers to go in his place. The plan collapses when Tora‑san quarrels with his brother‑in‑law’s boss, prompting him to resume his wandering life. While traveling through Niigata he encounters a young woman, unaware that she is a well‑known enka singer, leading to an unexpected connection.