Tora-san's Lovesick 1974

Overview

Tora-san's Lovesick is a 1974 Japanese comedy film directed by Yoji Yamada. The production, also known by the title Tora-san's Lovesickness, features Kiyoshi Atsumi in the role of Torajiro Kuruma, commonly referred to as Tora-san. Sayuri Yoshinaga appears in the film as the character Utako, who serves as the Madonna. The narrative follows Torajiro after his most recent attempt to secure a bride ends in failure. Following this unsuccessful endeavor, he resumes his travels. During his journey, he encounters Utako, a character previously seen in the film Tora-san's Dear Old Home. The plot reveals that Utako has since become a widow. The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-four minutes and was released in Japan on August 10, 1974. The original Japanese title for the work is Otoko wa Tsurai yo: Torajiro Koiyatsure. This entry is part of the long-running series centered on the character of Tora-san, documenting his ongoing personal experiences and interactions with various figures from his past as he traverses the country.