Soichi Ataka is the eldest son of Ataka family. Although mentally challenged, he's a person with a gentle heart. Soichi's wife, Kuniko is devoted to her husband and together the couple runs the family farm. Their happy family life comes to an abrupt halt when Soichi's half-brother, Joji returns with his wife Masako after failing in a business.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Nobuko OtowaMasako Ataka | Masako Ataka |
 Miki SanjōNot listed | Not listed |
 Kinuyo TanakaKuniko Ataka | Kuniko Ataka |
 Eiji FunakoshiSoichi Ataka | Soichi Ataka |
 Tatsuya MihashiJoji Ataka | Joji Ataka |
 Eitarō OzawaSoichi's cousin | Soichi's cousin |
 So YamamuraNot listed | Not listed |
 Bontarō MiakeVeterinarian | Veterinarian |
 Kenichi MiyajimaKensaku | Kensaku |
 Akira ŌizumiTakahashi | Takahashi |
 Noriko HonmaOtoku | Otoku |
 Hisako TakihanaNot listed | Not listed |