A whaling vessel hunts its quarry on the open sea while its crew undergoes many hardships. During the course of their journey, they dream of their wives and families and pray for the chance to provide for the loved ones and nation.
President Honda
Managing Director Yodojima
Head of the whaling department Iwakawa
catcher Harukawa
Captain Matsuda
Matsuda's wife
Masaaki's wife
Masaaki's mother