In the 19th century Edo period, sisters Oshizu and Otaka have sacrificed their personal happiness to work and care for their ailing father. Otaka falls in love, but can’t accept a marriage proposal since her older sister needs to marry first. When Oshizu learns of this decision, she takes matters in her own hands.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Shiho FujimuraOshizu | Oshizu |
 Rokkō TouraEiji, brother | Eiji, brother |
| KKiku WakayagiOtaka, sister | Otaka, sister |
 Toshiyuki HosokawaTeijirô | Teijirô |
 Kamatari FujiwaraShinshichi, father | Shinshichi, father |
 Tōru AbeUkichi Tsurumura | Ukichi Tsurumura |
| SSumio ShiozakiTomokichi | Tomokichi |
 Kōichi MizuharaRaisuke Shimazaki | Raisuke Shimazaki |
 Hiroko MachidaOkinu | Okinu |
 Tatsuo HanabuYasuke Shinanoya | Yasuke Shinanoya |
 Noriko HonmaTea shop old woman | Tea shop old woman |
 Yūsaku TerashimaTea shop old man | Tea shop old man |