Tora-san, My Uncle (男はつらいよ　ぼくの伯父さん)

A Shochiku Film

My uncle was born a kind man…

But his kindness is intrusive…

He 's short-tempered, too…

So often his kindness ends up causing a fight…

Why not say, "You can have my seat, old man?"

Can't you give your seat to him?

Idiot!

Stand up! On your feet!

Get up!

Old man, why not sit down there?

Don't be so modest.

It's hard to keep standing, huh? Sit down.

Hey, I'm not that old!

I'm still strong.

Sorry to have called you "old man."

Do me a favor and sit down.

Mind your own business. Keep away!

He 's really a busybody…

The world thinks him an oddball…

But nowadays… … …

I find some charm in my uncle…

Who are you to do this?

Damn you!

Stop! Remember your age.

Don't bother others.

Outside!

I wonder where he is, what he 's doing… … …

That uncle of mine…

Tora-san, My Uncle

I was born and raised in Shibamata, Katsushika…

I was born and raised in Shibamata, Katsushika… Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora

Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora

Kuruma is my family name… Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora And my given name is Torajiro…

But people call me Tora, Chieko Baisho as Sakura the street peddler…

Chieko Baisho as Sakura

Fumi Dan as Hisako

Hidetaka Yoshioka as Mitsuo

Masami Shimojo as Uncle

Chieko Misaki as Aunty

Gin Maeda as Hiroshi

Hisao Dazai as President

Gajiro Sato as Genko

Chishu Ryu as the High Priest

Masao Imafuku as Okumura

Isao Bito as Kaichi

Mari Natsuki as Reiko

Kumiko Goto as Izumi

Executive Producer: Makoto Naito

Producer: Kiyoshi Shimazu

Planned by Shun'ichi Kobayashi

Written by Yoji Yamada Yoshitaka Asama

Cinematography: Tetsuo Takaba

Art Direction: Mitsuo Degawa

Music: Naozumi Yamamoto

Sound Recording: Isao Suzuki Sound Mixing: Ryuji Matsumoto

Lighting: Yoshifumi Aoki Editing: Iwao Ishii

Original Story and Directed by Yoji Yamada

Good morning.

We're supposed to say good morning, aren't we?

When did you quit?

Money for gas.

You promised to pay by yourself.

Then for train tickets.

Already finished?

Mom.

What?

About the trip I mentioned...

Speak to Dad yourself.

I'm not your interpreter.

If I do, he'll only object.

What a bore!

He looks gloomy all day.

He doesn't know the kind of situation he's in.

No trips until he gets into college.

Hiroshi.

Chances are Mitsuo's in love.

He's old enough to have girlfriends.

Speak to him as his father.

He won't tell me about such things.

Have a nice day.

Son on a motorcycle, Pa on a bike?

Here's the deposit box.

Thanks.

Aunty.

Mom here?

She went home to eat supper.

Quit riding it on this narrow street!

I'm hungry.

A letter for you.

Where?

From Miss Izumi Oikawa again.

Why check my letters?

What's wrong with looking at the sender's name?

I remember her name from the graduates' photo album.

Don't meddle in my business!

Mitsuo!

The way you talk!

Don't you know how much we care about you?

Don't care about me.

Then what should we do?

Just let me do as I please.

We always do.

No. You always watch me, all day.

I'm amazed!

I have no freedom at all.

What?

That's enough! Stop!

Listen.

He says we're watching him.

Wait!

I'm tired. We'll discuss it later.

No, we won't. We'll discuss it now.

Apologize! It's your fault.

How do you know it's my fault?

You don't behave correctly.

What did I do wrong?

Ask yourself.

I'll take a bath.

How disgusting!

Keep acting like that, and I won't cook for you!

He makes me mad.

"Dear Mitsuo, thanks for your letter.

"I'm glad you're worried about me.

"I'm used to my new school now, but I have no friends.

"My mother owns a snack bar.

"She's out when I'm home.

"Unlike you, I can't eat with my parents.

"It makes me feel a little lonely."

Dinner's ready.

"I'm sorry to write you such a depressing letter.

"My next letter will be a cheerful one. Good night. From Izumi."

Buddy!

Buddy!

Welcome back.

You're sighing again?

That's three since morning.

Aunty.

I wonder how Brother's doing. It's time he got home.

Hiroshi said so, too.

Really?

Something happened?

No.

I feel like seeing him, that's all.

Being joyful is his only merit.

Well...

Hey, you still working here?

Welcome back.

How can you stand this dump?

Everyone here is kind.

What a line!

Hey, Tora!

We were talking about you.

Uncle, Aunty, you still alive?

Of course.

Welcome home.

You're here, too?

Only this shop never changes, I guess, huh?

Thanks, Genko.

Mitsuo studying hard? Isn't he trying for a college?

Glad you remember.

I brought a gift for him.

I wonder what.

A gadget to clear his head.

Thank you.

Mitsuo has a problem lately.

How come?

He gets upset and takes it out on me.

It makes me sad.

He's probably suffering.

Maybe he has something he can't tell us.

What's worse, Hiroshi's a total bore to his son.

I know.

I'll listen to him as his uncle.

Give him some advice.

Sure. To repay your kindness.

Welcome.

Why not rest?

My room open?

Sure. I'll make your bed.

I'll fix you some noodles.

Aunty.

Why not fix me something I can eat only here?

Like, salted salmon, tasty dried seaweed...

Boiled eggplant, grated radishes...

All right. I'll cook you something.

Is it okay?

What?

What sort of advice do you think he'll give Mitsuo?

That's right.

What can Sakura be thinking?

Welcome.

Bingoya!

Tora's back!

How awful!

Let's call it a day, everyone.

Tora's come home again.

What a carefree joint!

What's Tora to our work?

Hi, there.