Tora-san's Island Encounter
1985, Japanese. Directed by Yoji Yamada.
Tora-san's family's neighbor, Akemi, who had been married in Marriage Counselor Tora-san (1984), runs away from her husband, who is only interested in work. Tora-san follows her to Shikinejima, and attempts to bring her back to her home. In doing so he encounters a school-reunion group who are traveling to meet their elementary school teacher, which is a reference to the film Twenty-Four Eyes by Keisuke Kinoshita. Tora-san joins them and falls in love with the teacher.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 28 December 1985
- Original title
- 男はつらいよ 柴又より愛をこめて
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoji Yamada, Yoshitaka Asama
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Tora-san's Island Encounter: quick answers
What should I watch before Tora-san's Island Encounter?
Watch Tora-san Goes Religious? (1983), Marriage Counselor Tora-san (1984), Tora-san's Forbidden Love (1984), and Tora-san, the Go-Between (1985) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Tora-san's Island Encounter?
Next in the series: Tora-san's Bluebird Fantasy (1986), Tora-san Goes North (1987), and Tora-san Plays Daddy (1987).
Is Tora-san's Island Encounter worth watching?
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How long is Tora-san's Island Encounter?
Tora-san's Island Encounter runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Tora-san's Island Encounter have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Tora-san's Island Encounter on?
Tora-san's Island Encounter isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 December 1985. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tora-san's Island Encounter?
If you liked Tora-san's Island Encounter, try The Wedding Year, Thunderstruck, Driver's Ed.
Who directed Tora-san's Island Encounter?
Tora-san's Island Encounter (1985) was directed by Yoji Yamada and stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Masami Shimojō.