In this semi-documentary, an older locomotive driver is tasked with training younger ones and is currently training two in particular. The old man is finding the task overwhelming as it is hard work with practical lessons and classroom components. His wife has died, but he has three daughters with the oldest taking care of her younger siblings.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Sadao MaruyamaSegi, old locomotive driver | Segi, old locomotive driver |
 Susumu FujitaShintaro Sagawa | Shintaro Sagawa |
 Setsuko HaraKuniko | Kuniko |
 Harue WakaharaNot listed | Not listed |
| YYoshiko MitaniNot listed | Not listed |
| AAkira NakamuraNot listed | Not listed |
 Hyo KitazawaNot listed | Not listed |
| KKinji FujiwaNot listed | Not listed |
| MMitsuo TsudaNot listed | Not listed |
 Tsuruko ManoNot listed | Not listed |
 Taizō FukamiNot listed | Not listed |
 Yoshio KosugiNot listed | Not listed |