In 1964, Momoko came by herself to Tokyo from her hometown. She met Shūzō and married him. They raised two children together, but Shūzō suddenly passes away. Momoko is dumbfounded by being alone again. She begins to go to the library and borrows books. This changes her life.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Yuko TanakaMomoko Hidaka | Momoko Hidaka |
 Yu AoiMomoko | Momoko |
 Masahiro HigashideShūzō | Shūzō |
 Gaku HamadaLoneliness 1 | Loneliness 1 |
 Munetaka AokiLoneliness 2 | Loneliness 2 |
 Kankuro KudoLoneliness 3 | Loneliness 3 |
 Tomoko TabataMomoko's Daughter | Momoko's Daughter |
 Toko MiuraToki | Toki |
 Amane OkayamaCar Salesman | Car Salesman |
 Takashi YamanakaDoctor | Doctor |
 Daisuke KurodaPoliceman | Policeman |
 Machiko WashioLibrarian | Librarian |
 Rokkaku SeijiMomoko's Mind Sound | Momoko's Mind Sound |
 Hisako ÔkataMomoko's Grandmother | Momoko's Grandmother |
 Haro AsadaYoung Momoko | Young Momoko |