Reporter covering the kidnapping case and the police-planted false story.
Shinkichi is Otsune's postgraduate-student son, who believes his father was a deceased civil servant and regards Kihachi as an uncle. He begins a secret affair with Otoki, rejects Kihachi after learning the truth, then partly softens when Otsune explains Kihachi's sacrifices for his education.
Hiroshi is a student who joins Jyoji's gang and the brother of a woman Jyoji falls for. He steals money from the shop where his sister works. Jyoji and Tokiko rob Tokiko's boss and give him the proceeds so he can repay what he took, making his theft a key part of their actions.
A nihilistic gambler residing in the tenement who actively rejects the pilgrim's hopeful entreaties and optimistic worldview.
Hideo is Haruko and Kanichi's son and Kayoko's brother. Ashamed of his mother's work and resentful after learning of her sacrifices, he refuses to return home and spends time among Ginza's bars. He later joins a gang employed by a company, discovers his father is an executive there, and is stabbed after refusing to continue working for it. Before dying, he asks that his mother not be told how he died.
Minor character involved in family or workplace drama.
Local resident, part of the comedy ensemble in Our Miyo-chan.
Kōji Mitsui has 142 screen credits in a career dating back to 1929. Their work spans 11 cinematic universes — most prominently Always in My Heart with 2 titles. Signature works include Woman in the Dunes, Nanami: The Inferno of First Love, A Fugitive from the Past. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 11 universes
