Tora-san Plays Daddy (1987)

Name: Tora-san Plays Daddy
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1987
Duration: 101 min
Rating: 9.0
Cast: Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Kumiko Akiyoshi, Midori Satsuki, Masami Shimoj?

1h 41m Japan

Comedy

Plot

When a carefree gambler, a friend of Tora-san, passes away, his young son unexpectedly arrives in Shibamata, left alone by his mother. Determined to find the boy’s parent, Tora-san encounters a cosmetics saleswoman, and the trio forms an unconventional family unit, with Tora-san stepping into the role of “daddy.” As they navigate the challenges of their new dynamic, the bonds of friendship and responsibility deepen, leading to heartwarming moments and comedic escapades in the charming backdrop of their community.

Cast

Kiyoshi Atsumi Chieko Baisho Kumiko Akiyoshi Midori Satsuki Masami Shimoj? Chieko Misaki Gin Maeda Hisao Dazai Gajir? Sat? Hidetaka Yoshioka Issey Ogata Takashi Sasano Hiroshi Jin Keiroku Seki Kazuhiko Kasai