About the struggles of day labourers to achieve dignity and a standard of living above the starvation level. Utilising the Zenshinza theatrical troupe.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Chōjūrō KawarasakiShuzo Mori | Shuzo Mori |
 Kan'emon NakamuraHanamura | Hanamura |
 Isao KimuraMizuno | Mizuno |
 Shizue KawarazakiSato, Mori's wife | Sato, Mori's wife |
 Hatae KishiMizuno's wife | Mizuno's wife |
 Chōko IidaAkiyama grandmother | Akiyama grandmother |
 Jiro KawarazakiYūichi, Shuzo's son | Yūichi, Shuzo's son |
| YYoshiko MachidaTamiyo, Shuzo's daughter | Tamiyo, Shuzo's daughter |
 Kunitarō Kawarasakilandlord Yamakawa | landlord Yamakawa |
| SShotaro IchikawaMizuno's father | Mizuno's father |
 Izumi ImamuraMizuno's sister | Mizuno's sister |
| KKikunojo SegawaYoshida Factory Manager | Yoshida Factory Manager |
| NNatsuko KawajiKimi | Kimi |
 Umenosuke NakamuraFujiki | Fujiki |
 Tokue Hanazawatruck man | truck man |
| SSenshô Matsumotosimple lodging's owner | simple lodging's owner |