A young girl searches for her long-lost brother in postwar Tokyo, clinging to hope and music amid the rubble of a broken Japan. Along the way, she touches the hearts of those around her with her resilience and song.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Hibari MisoraMitsuko Tanaka | Mitsuko Tanaka |
 Ichirō SugaiOsamu Kachigawa | Osamu Kachigawa |
 Keiko TsushimaKachigawa Kachigawa | Kachigawa Kachigawa |
 Yasumi HaraKenzo Tanaka | Kenzo Tanaka |
| YYoshito YamajiYasuda | Yasuda |
 Takashi KandaYamaguchi | Yamaguchi |
| HHikari MizushimaDaitsuma Yoshiko | Daitsuma Yoshiko |
 Ichirō ShimizuCabaret Manager | Cabaret Manager |
 Shirō ŌsakaMatsu-chan | Matsu-chan |