The story follows a humble merchant from Tohoku who travels to Tokyo to fulfill his dream of buying goods directly from wholesalers. During his stay, he experiences some of the happiest days with his daughter, only to be confronted with harsh realities that test family bonds, honor, and human frailty.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Kamatari FujiwaraHikoichi Murai | Hikoichi Murai |
 Natsuko KaharaYumiko Murai | Yumiko Murai |
 Kyōko AnzaiYuko Murai | Yuko Murai |
 Eijirō TōnoKeisuke Kiyama | Keisuke Kiyama |
 Hiroshi KoizumiProfessor Kurata | Professor Kurata |
| KKimiko NaitoNot listed | Not listed |
 Yasuko NakadaNot listed | Not listed |
 Yutaka SadaNot listed | Not listed |
 Noriko SengokuNot listed | Not listed |
| CChūzaburō WakamiyaNot listed | Not listed |
 Kiyomi MizunoyaNot listed | Not listed |
| HHideko EbataNot listed | Not listed |
 Seiji MiyaguchiNot listed | Not listed |