The son of Du-Ramin and a determined ally of Jim, Waris helps distribute the weapons and plan the attack on the General's stockade. He fights beside Jim against Brown's raiders, but is mortally wounded during the final defense of the village.
Tsuruko's husband who co-represents the main household. He initially demands a correction from a newspaper regarding a family scandal and later announces his work transfer to Tokyo before departing with his wife.
Corrupt official and father of Aya and Shusuke, representing the establishment the rebels oppose.
Mr. Numata is the family's salaryman father, physically and emotionally absent from home yet demanding exceptional academic achievement from his sons. He hires Yoshimoto to take responsibility for Shigeyuki's entrance examination, while his expectations and emotional distance shape the family's strained relationships.
A high school teacher who accompanies the boys and three other girls to a restaurant. While drunk, he sings a bawdy song, claiming it represents the voices of the oppressed, which becomes a major musical theme of the film.
A young fisherman and Yukio's close friend, Toru survives the tsunami that destroys his village and kills his parents. Adopted by Yukio's family, he grows up saving money for a boat. Though he and Yukio both develop feelings for Haruko, Toru ultimately chooses Setsu and plans to return to fishing with her.
Jūzō Itami has 84 screen credits in a career dating back to 1960. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently A Taxing Woman Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Tampopo, Woman in Witness Protection, Supermarket Woman. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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