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Tora-san, Wish You Were Here (2019): Cast

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Tora-san, Wish You Were Here is a 2019 comedy drama directed by Yoji Yamada, starring Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora-san, Hidetaka Yoshioka and Kumiko Goto. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes.

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Tora-san, Wish You Were Here (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 55m (115 min)
Director
Yoji Yamada
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Shochiku
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tora-san, Wish You Were Here About?

The premise of Tora-san, Wish You Were Here without spoilers.

This film marks the 50th installment in the beloved Tora-san series, combining archival footage with new scenes to commemorate the anniversary. The story follows Mitsuo, Tora-san’s nephew, as he unexpectedly encounters Izumi, his first love and a woman he once promised to marry. Returning to the familiar setting of Kurumaya Cafe, the family business in Shibamata, Mitsuo reconnects with old friends and reminisces about cherished memories of Tora-san. It’s a heartwarming look back at a cinematic icon and the community he touched.

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Cast & crew

Tora-san, Wish You Were Here Cast & Characters

Kiyoshi Atsumi leads the cast as Tora-san, with Hidetaka Yoshioka as Mitsuo (Sakura's son) and Kumiko Goto as Izumi Oikawa (Mitsuo's lover). Directed by Yoji Yamada; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Yoji Yamada

More films directed by Yoji Yamada: Mom, Is That You?!, It’s a Flickering Life, Nagasaki: Memories of My Son and Tokyo Family.

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Tora-san, Wish You Were Here Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Tora-san, Wish You Were Here.

Tora san, Wish You Were Here – trailer | IFFR 2020
Details

Tora-san, Wish You Were Here Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Otoko wa tsurai yo 50: Okaeri Tora-san” and “Welcome Back!”.

Also known as
  • Otoko wa tsurai yo 50: Okaeri Tora-san
  • Welcome Back!
  • Otoko wa Tsurai yo 50
  • 男はつらいよ50 - お帰り 寅さん
  • 寅次郎的故事:欢迎归来
  • 寅次郎的故事50:欢迎归来
  • 남자는 괴로워 - 어서와 토라
  • Gostaria Que Você Estivesse Aqui
  • 男人之苦:寅次郎返嚟啦!

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Tora-san, Wish You Were Here FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Tora-san, Wish You Were Here, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tora-san, Wish You Were Here?

Tora-san, Wish You Were Here runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

When was Tora-san, Wish You Were Here released?

Tora-san, Wish You Were Here was released on October 28, 2019.

Who directed Tora-san, Wish You Were Here?

Tora-san, Wish You Were Here was directed by Yoji Yamada.

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Who is in the cast of Tora-san, Wish You Were Here?

Tora-san, Wish You Were Here stars Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora-san, Hidetaka Yoshioka as Mitsuo (Sakura's son) and Kumiko Goto as Izumi Oikawa (Mitsuo's lover), among 13 credited actors.

Does Tora-san, Wish You Were Here have a post-credit scene?

No. Tora-san, Wish You Were Here has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Tora-san, Wish You Were Here in?

The original language of Tora-san, Wish You Were Here is Japanese.

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