Eri is the young woman who becomes involved with both brothers. She teaches Haruji about her unhappy marriage and absent husband, while pursuing affairs to occupy herself. She grows close to Haruji, has an affair with Natsuhisa, and is ultimately killed when she swims toward Haruji's motorboat during their confrontation.
Keiko returns from Tokyo to run her family shop and learn the truth about her brother’s death. She discovers that he borrowed heavily to support the business and her education before becoming involved in drug trafficking, but cannot forgive whoever killed him. She grows close to Jiro and urges him to believe that a different, happier life is possible.
Takako applies to tutor the Tashiro household's daughter and becomes part of the family’s daily life. She and the daughter grow comfortable together, sometimes talking instead of studying. Takako also becomes close to Shinji and joins him for drinks, while their connection remains complicated by his teasing and her guardedness. She cares for Yukichi after his skiing injury.
Setsuko is Ayako’s younger sister and the story’s active matchmaker. Determined to prevent Ayako from entering an unhappy marriage, she tries to rekindle a romantic connection between Ayako and Amamiya, her sister’s old friend. Her plans ultimately focus on bringing the pair together for a moonlit walk.
Mie Kitahara has 52 screen credits in a career dating back to 1952. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Always in My Heart with 1 titles. Signature works include Wandering Shore, This Day's Life, Summer Storm. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
