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TORA-SAN SERIES

TORA-SAN SERIES. Otoko Wa Tsurai Yo: It’s Hard Being a Man. 48 films in the series Directed by Yamada Yoji 1 out of every 2 Japanese attended a film More than 100 fan clubs Pricipal Character Tora-san played by Atsumi Kiyoshi(1928-1996). Tora-san.

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TORA-SAN SERIES

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  1. TORA-SAN SERIES

  2. Otoko Wa Tsurai Yo: It’s Hard Being a Man • 48 films in the series • Directed by Yamada Yoji • 1 out of every 2 Japanese attended a film • More than 100 fan clubs • Pricipal Character Tora-san played by Atsumi Kiyoshi(1928-1996)

  3. Tora-san • A persuasive talker and itinerant merchant(tekiya) who sold inexpensive merchandise at festivals

  4. Tora-san’s Family • His hometown is Katsushika Shibamata in downtown Tokyo • His uncle, aunt & half-sister work in the snack shop

  5. Basic Plotline of Each Film • Tora-san, during his travels, develops the urge to settle down and returns to his hometown, falls in love, is disappointed by a pretty, unattainable girl, then hits the road

  6. Atsumi Kiyoshi 1928-1996 • ‘Tora-san’ played by Atsumi Kiyoshi

  7. A Symbol of Free Spirit • Neither well-educated nor ambitious nor patient enough to be pinned down into stable employment

  8. A Cultural Hero • In society that frowns upon open displays of emotions, Tora-san laughs and cries

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