In 19th-century Japan, a young swordsmith is determined to make the best sword possible after an inferior one he made indirectly led to the death of his guardian.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Shōtarō HanayagiKiyone | Kiyone |
 Kan IshiiKiyotsugu | Kiyotsugu |
 Eijirō YanagiKiyohide | Kiyohide |
| IIchijirō OyaKozaemon Onoda | Kozaemon Onoda |
 Isuzu YamadaSasae Onoda | Sasae Onoda |