It's Tough Being a Man (1969)

Name: It's Tough Being a Man
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1969
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Sachiko Mitsumoto, Chish? Ry?, Takashi Shimura

1h 31m Japan

Comedy

Plot

Tora-san, a wandering peddler, returns to reconnect with his estranged family, including his aunt, uncle, and sister, Sakura, after two decades apart. His presence shakes up their lives, especially when he disrupts a marriage meeting by getting tipsy, jeopardizing Sakura’s romantic prospects. Though he often causes chaos and frustration, there’s a heartfelt side to Tora that makes him endearing. Despite his antics, his charm slowly wins over those around him, revealing a complex character who embodies both mischief and sentimentality.

Cast

Kiyoshi Atsumi Chieko Baisho Sachiko Mitsumoto Chish? Ry? Takashi Shimura Shin Morikawa Gin Maeda Taisaku Akino Gajir? Sat? Keiroku Seki Chieko Misaki Hisao Dazai Shunsuke Omi Taichiro Hirokawa Fusatar? Ishijima