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Tora-san of Goto
“The 22 years of the familiarity of the family is drawn”
7.7 / 10• 2016• 1h 54m•NR• Japanese
DocumentaryDramaFamily
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
TI
Toru Inuzuka
Himself
LeadMI
Masayo Inuzuka
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Kokoro Inuzuka
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HI
Hanae Inuzuka
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TI
Takuro Inuzuka
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SI
Sebun Inuzuka
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Ken Matsudaira
Narrator
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Masaru Oura's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Tora-san of Goto is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
