Tora-San of Goto
五島のトラさん
“The 22 years of the familiarity of the family is drawn”
Synopsis
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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【KTN】ＫＴＮシネマ「五島のトラさん」
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-05-24
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masaru Oura
- Original Title
- 五島のトラさん
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Television Nagasaki
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Masaru Oura
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Masaru Oura
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Hidetomo
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What is Tora-San of Goto about?
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.
Who directed Tora-San of Goto?
Tora-San of Goto was directed by Masaru Oura.
Who stars in Tora-San of Goto?
The principal cast of Tora-San of Goto includes Toru Inuzuka, Masayo Inuzuka, Kokoro Inuzuka, Hanae Inuzuka, Takuro Inuzuka.
When was Tora-San of Goto released and how long is it?
Tora-San of Goto was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.