The Yamadas are a typical middle class Japanese family in urban Tokyo and this film shows us a variety of episodes of their lives. With tales that range from the humorous to the heartbreaking, we see this family cope with life's little conflicts, problems, and joys in their own way.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| HHayato IsohataNoboru Yamada (voice) | Noboru Yamada (voice) |
| MMasako ArakiShige Yamano (voice) | Shige Yamano (voice) |
| NNaomi UnoNonoko Yamada (voice) | Nonoko Yamada (voice) |
 Toru MasuokaTakashi Yamada (voice) | Takashi Yamada (voice) |
 Yukiji AsaokaMatsuko Yamada (voice) | Matsuko Yamada (voice) |
 Akiko YanoTeacher Fujihara (voice) | Teacher Fujihara (voice) |
| KKosanji YanagiyaHaiku Reader (voice) | Haiku Reader (voice) |
 Tamao NakamuraShige's Friend (voice) | Shige's Friend (voice) |
 Chōchō MiyakoGrandma Kikuchi (voice) | Grandma Kikuchi (voice) |
 Suguru EgawaBaseball Commentator on Television (voice) | Baseball Commentator on Television (voice) |