Tora-san's Matchmaker

This Japanese comedy centers on two men pursuing romantic interests on a small island. After struggling to find employment, Mitsuo takes up fishing in the local community and develops feelings for a young nurse. When Tora-san is sent to bring Mitsuo home, he becomes distracted by his own attraction to a troubled woman who is visiting her father.

Yoji Yamada directed the film and co-wrote the screenplay with Yoshitaka Asama. Within Yamada's filmography, this project follows Tora-san's Pure Love and precedes A Class to Remember IV: Fifteen. The movie was produced by Kiyoshi Shimazu and Tomoyuki Maruyama and features a cast including Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, and Hidetaka Yoshioka.

Released on December 25, 1993, the film has a runtime of 104 minutes. It was produced by the company Shochiku. Audience reception is reflected in a 6.6 rating on IMDb, based on 85 votes.