Once a wealthy local land owner, Toranosuke has long since fallen on hard times. Social ostracism befalls those who neglect communal duties and Toranosuke's life goes down hill by being exiled from the village. The story evolves around brother and sister Umakichi and Oroku left alone by their father.
Umakichi
Kenzo
Takichi
Toranosuke
Painter
Boy
Old man
Shunta
Oroku
Okinu's mother
Village girl
Comb maker's wife
Okinu