
Tora-san's Promise

男はつらいよ 寅次郎紙風船
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Overview
Tora-san returns to his family's home to attend an elementary school class reunion. After he embarrasses himself by getting drunk and insulting all his ex-classmates, he resumes his travels. In Kyushu he meets an outspoken 18-year-old girl who becomes enamored of Tora-san and follows him around. One of Tora-san's old friends is terminally ill and makes Tora-san promise him to marry his wife once he is gone.
Release Date
1981-12-28
Average
8
Rating:
4.0 startsTagline
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Languages:
日本語
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