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
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