Minako, a runaway from Osaka chasing her dream of becoming a singer, struggles through poverty, failed jobs, and exploitation in Tokyo. With the help of a kind old vendor, a supportive reporter, and eventually singer Akira Takarada, she finally gets her chance to shine on stage.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| MMichiko HamamuraMinako Shimamura | Minako Shimamura |
 Hiroshi KoizumiMasao Akita | Masao Akita |
| TTatsuya HaraGoro Nagano | Goro Nagano |
 Yumi ShirakawaEiko Chiba | Eiko Chiba |
 Asami KujiHanae Nagasaki | Hanae Nagasaki |
 Akira Takaradahimself | himself |
| SShinji YamadaTatsuya Koike | Tatsuya Koike |
 Kamatari FujiwaraMinji-san the soba vendor | Minji-san the soba vendor |
 Shunji SakaiKei-san the broker | Kei-san the broker |
 Kiiton MasudaMr. No, soap company | Mr. No, soap company |