Tora-san 24: Dream of Spring 1979 (Japan), also known as Otoko wa Tsurai yo 24, It's Tough Being A Man 24, Otoko wa Tsurai yo: Torajiro Haru no Yume, Otoko wa Tsurai yo: Tonderu Torajiro is Japan drama premiere on Dec 28, 1979
Tora-san's uncle is suffering from a serious illness, all the family members want Tora-san to take over the family business. Tora-san tries his best and finally won praises across town. Until one day, Sakura's ex-classmate, Nanako, comes to town to perform for the SKD. Tora-san attends the performance and immediately falls for Nanako when he sees her dancing on the stage.
At that time, a friend of Tora-san comes from Kyushu to visit him. Tora-san brings him to the show and he falls in love with another dancer. Suddenly, Nanako collapses as she is struggling from an affair that has lasted ten years already. It made her wanted to quit dancing altogether.