The story of a teacher who comes to a village on the Inland Sea and the relationship that develops between her and her 12 pupils.
Hisako Oishi
Masuno
Matsue
Sanae
Isokichi
Misako
Kotsuru
Kotoe
Kiyo
Teacher
Mrs. Onago
Tamura
Oishi's mother
Oishi's husband
Daikichi Oishi
Shopkeep
Mistress
Principal
Chiririnya
Musician
Narrator (voice)
