Want to behold the glory that is 'Tora-san's Lullaby' on your TV or mobile device at home? Finding a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the Yoji Yamada-directed movie via subscription can be difficult, so we here at Moviefone want to take the pressure off.
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Released , 'Tora-san's Lullaby' stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Gin Maeda, Hisao Dazai The movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 44 min, and received a user score of 75 (out of 100) on TMDb, which collated reviews from 4 knowledgeable users.
You probably already know what the movie's about, but just in case... Here's the plot: "After Hiroshi is injured in a workplace accident, Torajiro gives Sakura the money he has saved and leaves to work as a traveling salesman once again. During his travels, Torajiro meets a father who shares a drink with him. In the morning, Torajiro is shocked to learn that the man has left his baby behind and a note asking Tora to take care of the child." .
Tora-san Series
Otoko wa Tsurai yo (男はつらいよ, "It's tough being a man") is a Japanese film series starring Kiyoshi Atsumi as "Tora-san" (寅さん), a kind-hearted vagabond who is always unlucky in love. The series itself is often referred to as "Tora-san" by its fans. Spanning 48 installments released between 1969 and 1995, all of the Otoko wa tsurai yo films except episodes 3 (Azuma Morisaki) and 4 (Shun'ichi Kobayashi) were directed by Yōji Yamada, who also wrote (or co-wrote) all the screenplays.