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Tora-san of Goto

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2016 · 114 min Documentary Drama Family
7.8 / 10 · TMDB

This documentary film follows for 22 years a nine-member family involved in the manufacturing of Udon in the Goto Islands, Nagasaki prefecture. Mr. Toru Inuzuka called by nickname "Tora-san" is making famous 'Goto Udon' and natural salt on the island on which the depopulation is progressing. Seven children get up at 5 o'clock every morning, helping to make udon, and go to school. Children's help is recorded on the time card, and it is pocket money for children. The film talks about children's growth, marriage, childbirth, homecoming, and parting. The 22 years of familiarity of the family is drawn.

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Original Title 五島のトラさん
Year 2016
Country Japan
Genre Documentary, Drama, Family
Director Masaru Oura
Runtime 114 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.8/10 (12 votes)

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Tora-san of Goto is a very strong film rated 7.8/10. 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.

Released in 2016, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

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