Tora-san, Our Lovable Tramp (男はつらいよ)

A Shochiku Film

Cherry Blossom time.

Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora In Katsushika town.

Chieko Baisho as Sakura It was twenty years ago. I had a fight with my old man.

My head all bloody, so I left home.

I swore I'd never return.

But cherry blossoms remind me of home,

when we kids played at parks,

on river banks, and at the temple.

My parents and brother died.

Only my sister is left. I knew that.

I didn't feel like returning. So I kept my silence.

But now, I'm looking at my birthplace.

I feel something warm inside me.

Yes, I was born in Shibamata, Katsushika, in Tokyo.

Original Story and Directed by Yoji Yamada

Tora-San, Our Lovable Tramp

I was born and raised in Shibamata, Katsushika.

Kuruma is my family name. And my given name is Torajiro.

But people call me Tora, the street peddler.

"I know you can't marry because of me.

"So a worthy brother I wanted to be.

"I tried my best but I could cry.

"The sun sets － luck has passed me by."

Excuse me... Excuse me...

Let's change places.

Let me.

Old folks, keep time to the music!

This is Shibamata, Daikyoji Temple!

Who's he?

Never saw him before.

Who is he? A local man?

Splendid.

High Priest.

High Priest?

How do you do.

It's me, Tora!

Remember me? Heizo's son, Torajiro!

You yelled when I ran into your yard

to catch dragonflies.

Yes, I remember you.

Really? You really do?

Thank you!

Tora!

You're Tora?

Aunty!

You're still alive?

Uncle...? How is Uncle?

He's alive and well!

He is?

Aunty!

Uncle. Aunty. I'm back again.

Please don't bow.

I can't greet you if you do.

I've been away twenty years.

My parents and the late brother were indebted to you.

That's not so!

As a younger brother, I can't greet you loudly.

I'll just thank you and beg your pardon.

For staying away until now.

Well, thanks.

Since my stupid sister has grown up...

It's all due to your guidance.

I don't know how to thank you.

Uncle... Aunty... Thanks for everything.

Neighbors, I've been away a long time.

Please remember me and be good to me.

Enough of formal greetings.

Uncle, please relax. You too, Aunty.

You've come home a fine man.

Your parents would be proud.

Anyway...

Nothing much, but a drink?

Excuse me, neighbors. Please come in.

We can't do much.

Please come in.

By the way, not yet?

What? Sakura? Overtime work.

Working overtime?

At a textile mill?

Of course not. She's a key puncher.

Key Pun...? I see.

On an electronic computer.

At Oriental Electric Co.

Electronics? She's pretty good.

It's the age of electronics.

Oh, yeah, I forgot!

This isn't much but...

Put it on, Aunty.

An electronic health band.

Electrons chase out the poison and help the body.

Isn't it expensive?

It's okay.

Not gold?

Gold would cost 200 thousand yen.

But it's not an imitation.

Try it and you'll see.

See? Tiny bumps. Electrons.

They enter your body from your wrist.

Quickens blood circulation.

Doesn't your body feel lighter?

Good for high blood pressure, neuralgia.

And women's ills.

Neighbors, come in and take a look.

You back, Sakura?

Sakura?

I'm home.

Sakura!

Are you really Sakura?

It's me. Don't you remember my face?

Well...

Sakura!

Who is he?

Don't you know?

Look close.

Never mind. Can't blame her.

I left when you were only five or six.

Without a family, kids still grow up.

My... brother?

Yeah! Your brother!

You're alive?

My brother!

Sakura!

Have a hard time?

Poor girl!

Have to take a leak.

Toilet's over here.

Never mind.

Isn't it nice?

"Do not cry, my sister, do not cry.

"For we left our old home, you and I.

"Haven't we decided never to repent?..."

Sakura!

Come here.

What is it?

Now listen.

I'll go alone.

Oh, no! You can't do that.

Their whole family's coming.

I can't help it.

We can't postpone for Uncle's hangover.

It will ruin it if you go alone!

I don't mind. It's my chief's idea.

Don't say that! Have you had a better offer?

What'll I do then?

Do? What a mess!

He's a real fool.

I reminded him last night.

Aunty, what's up?

Today's Sakura's marriage meeting.

Well... It is?

And who wants to marry her?

Her company's...

You be still! You worthless drunk!

Don't shout. My head aches.

What's that?

Now, now, don't fight. What's up?

It's a wonderful offer!

Oriental's customer likes her very much.

He wants her for his son's wife.

Uncle was going today but he drank too much.

She says she'll go alone.

I'm not interested anyway.

You think marriage meetings are old hat?

You're wrong.

We told her that too.

Tora, will you go in my place?

Me?

It would be a great help.

It's at a hotel.

I'm not used to nice hotels.

I don't want to shame Sakura.

Tora would be fine. He's her brother.

Aren't you busy?

Yes...

No, I was brushing my teeth.

Hotel is English, but don't be surprised.

Inns for lovers are called hotels now.

Don't be scared!

That one.

The hotel.

Gee!

What is it?

Your brother finally came back.

After 20 years?

What do you do?

What? Me?

I'm a salesman.

What do you sell?

Well... books mostly.

Publications?

Law and statistics too.

That's great.

English, hypnotism, moxa...

Dream reading, mental tests...

Nursing, stain removers,

suicide tales, whodunits...

Nothing to it. It's stupid work.

A drink to get acquainted.

Please, drink.