Tora-san in Goto

Here's a documentary that really commits to the long haul. It chronicles two decades in the life of a large family in the Goto Islands, known for their udon noodle business and local salt production. The film quietly ticks off all the expected milestones, as the kids grow up and the parents grow old.

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Masaru Oura directed Tora-san in Goto in 2016. See Masaru Oura's full filmography, where to start with Masaru Oura, or where to go after you've seen everything by Masaru Oura.

Tora-san in Goto was released in 2016 (JA original-language production), with a runtime of 114 minutes.