A villager involved in explaining the secret possibility of turning back before the final path to Narayama.
Shunkichi is Itsuko Kuriyama's husband and therefore the son-in-law of Shozo and Tamako. His apartment becomes the place where Tamako and the school-age boy stay after leaving Shozo's household. The plot summary identifies him through this family and domestic connection, although it does not describe him taking an active side in the dispute.
Konishi is a professor in the village and the man Machiko loves. Dr. Murata knows of their feelings when he rejects a wealthy businessman's proposal to marry Machiko. At the end of the story, Konishi and Machiko decide to marry.
Eikichi leads the local travelling musicians and is Kaoru's brother. Through carelessness, he loses his family's gold mine and sells it cheaply to its new owner. Encouraged by the former engineer Kubota, he demands what he considers a fair share, creating the dispute that draws Mizuhara into the family's affairs.
Tokuji Kobayashi has 96 screen credits in a career dating back to 1924. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Ekimae: A Series in Front of the Station with 1 titles. Signature works include Treasure Mountain, A Woman's Life, Before the Wedding. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
