The great Okawa Hashizo, in one of his most powerful roles risks his life and limb to help save the lovely Onaka from a terrible lifestyle. Starting out as a down on his luck gambler, Hantaro refuses to accept punishment for running up a 10 ryo debt in a crooked dice game. Forced from his village he must go on the run and learn how to fend for himself. After 3 years on the road, his past finally catches up to him, when he gets spotted by a pair of gang members. The action heats up after he saves Onaka from committing suicide and the two find themselves battling all odds for survival. This is a serious film with a strong story and exciting sword action!
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Hashizo ŌkawaNot listed | Not listed |
 Hiroyuki NagatoNot listed | Not listed |
 Satomi OkaNot listed | Not listed |
 Sayuri TachikawaNot listed | Not listed |
 Chōichirō KawarasakiNot listed | Not listed |
 Kensaku HaraNot listed | Not listed |
 Kusuo AbeNot listed | Not listed |
 Shin TokudaijiNot listed | Not listed |
 Shizue NatsukawaNot listed | Not listed |
 Kantarō SugaNot listed | Not listed |
 Haruo TanakaNot listed | Not listed |
 Jun TataraNot listed | Not listed |
 Eitarō ShindōNot listed | Not listed |