In 1906, after finishing a tough migrant job in the Philippines, Takichi has returned to Japan. He starts to work as a rickshaw driver, but his lover had died of an illness, leaving a baby girl, Hatsue. Hatsue grows up beautifully and falls in love with Shintaro. But Takichi objects to their relationship...
Takichi "Taa" Sadogashima
Otsuru / Kimie
Shintaro
Shime
Hatsue
Otaka
Keikichi
Night Market Boss
Tanekichi Hanai
Calligraphy Teacher
Hinomaru Bath Owner
Kappa Alley Resident
Jiro Hanai
Tsuruta Tomizō, Diving Company Boss
Car customer (Sekitori)
Female teacher at an elementary school
