Otoko wa Tsuraiyo, the first film of the many serires, is a masterpiece of a Japanese cinematic arts at its peak. Despite the simple and mundane story, the character development and the excellent performance of the entire casts portrays the dynamic relations of the characters. The cinematography, specially the camera techniques portrays the characters emotional status and transformation moreover it allows the audience to immerse into the world of Tora-san and the relations he has with other characters. The film, and the following Tora-san series serves as a canon, a model for future cinematic arts in Japan.
Review of Tora-san, Our Lovable Tramp
