Tora-san's Promise
1981, Japanese. Directed by Yoji Yamada.
Tora-san returns to his family's home to attend an elementary school class reunion. After he embarrasses himself by getting drunk and insulting all his ex-classmates, he resumes his travels. In Kyushu he meets an outspoken 18-year-old girl who becomes enamored of Tora-san and follows him around. One of Tora-san's old friends is terminally ill and makes Tora-san promise him to marry his wife once he is gone.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 28 December 1981
- Original title
- 男はつらいよ 寅次郎紙風船
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoji Yamada, Yoshitaka Asama
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Tora-san's Love in Osaka
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Tora-san's Promise: quick answers
What should I watch before Tora-san's Promise?
Watch Tora-san's Dream of Spring (1979), Tora-san's Tropical Fever (1980), Foster Daddy, Tora! (1980), and Tora-san's Love in Osaka (1981) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Tora-san's Promise?
Next in the series: Hearts and Flowers for Tora-san (1982), Tora-san, the Expert (1982), and Tora-san's Song of Love (1983).
Is Tora-san's Promise worth watching?
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How long is Tora-san's Promise?
Tora-san's Promise runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does Tora-san's Promise have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Tora-san's Promise on?
Tora-san's Promise isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 December 1981. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tora-san's Promise?
If you liked Tora-san's Promise, try American Reunion, Reunion, The First Wives Club.
Who directed Tora-san's Promise?
Tora-san's Promise (1981) was directed by Yoji Yamada and stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Mikiko Otonashi.