Faraway Sunset tells the story of the famed bacteriologist who is known to have discovered the agent that cause syphilis, and for his relentless search for a cure to yellow fever. As a toddler, his mother's neglect had caused an accident to his left hand, fusing together all the fingers in a bizarre twist of fate. Naturally extremely remorseful for being the cause of her son's handicap, she does everything she could to ensure that he gets to lead a normal life, despite having to fend off bullies and unfair prejudices.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Yoshiko MitaShika Noguchi | Shika Noguchi |
 Hiroshi MikamiHideyo Noguchi | Hideyo Noguchi |
 Tatsuya NakadaiKobayashi | Kobayashi |
 Riho MakiseYoneko Yamauchi | Yoneko Yamauchi |
 Takahiro TamuraRyutaro | Ryutaro |
 Shingo YamashiroDr. Watanabe | Dr. Watanabe |
 Hiroyuki NagatoDr. Kitasato | Dr. Kitasato |
 Julie DreyfusMary | Mary |
 Toshinori OmiNot listed | Not listed |
 Chisako HaraNot listed | Not listed |
 Chōichirō KawarasakiNot listed | Not listed |