A biographical film chronicling the life of composer Setoguchi Tōkichi (1868-1941) from his early days as a clarinetist in the Imperial Japanese Navy band to his later years when his music, in particular the famed “Warship March” (Gunkan kōshinkyoku), surged in popularity.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Osamu TakizawaSetoguchi Tōkichi | Setoguchi Tōkichi |
 Yuriko HanabusaMrs. Setoguchi | Mrs. Setoguchi |
 Hyo Kitazawaeldest son | eldest son |
| RRyo Sayamasecond son | second son |
| YYo Shiomiconductor Takada | conductor Takada |
| KKō MihashiKimata | Kimata |
 Kōji KawamuraTanabe | Tanabe |
 Kamatari Fujiwaraconductor Saitō | conductor Saitō |