Yoshio is Kikue's teenage son, initially ashamed of her work and alienated from school. He spends time with hoodlums, but his bond with a young colleague of Kikue exposes him to another view of family hardship. After Kikue's apparent suicide attempt, he chooses to resume his studies and leave the gang.
A feared local tough, Senkichi keeps watch over Shichirō as tensions rise around Reiko and the painter. He proposes marriage to Reiko, but she refuses, telling him she cannot marry him. The summary does not explain Senkichi's wider plans or how his watch over Shichirō affects the later events.
Akio Isono has 51 screen credits in a career dating back to 1923. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Always in My Heart with 2 titles. Signature works include Street Without End, Lumberjack and Lady, The Layabout and Seabathing. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
