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Tora-san's Island Encounter

1985 · 105 min Comedy
8.0 / 10 · TMDB

Tora-san's family's neighbor, Akemi, who had been married in Marriage Counselor Tora-san (1984), runs away from her husband, who is only interested in work. Tora-san follows her to Shikinejima, and attempts to bring her back to her home. In doing so he encounters a school-reunion group who are traveling to meet their elementary school teacher, which is a reference to the film Twenty-Four Eyes by Keisuke Kinoshita. Tora-san joins them and falls in love with the teacher.

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Original Title 男はつらいよ 柴又より愛をこめて
Year 1985
Country Japan
Genre Comedy
Director Yoji Yamada
Runtime 105 min.
Rating TMDB: 8.0/10 (2 votes)

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Tora-san's Island Encounter is a very strong film rated 8.0/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A classic from 1985. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

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