The story follows Keiko, a dancer in the "Maiko Odori" theater in Kyoto, who tries to climb the social ladder in a world driven by money and self-interest. She becomes involved with wealthy men to pursue her ambitions but faces betrayal, exploitation, and is even accused of embezzlement. As she struggles to survive, her close friend dies from a heart condition, and her plan to marry a rich man fails. In the end, Keiko realizes the harshness of reality and decides to keep dancing despite the sorrow.
as Kyôko
as Orin
as Ryûtarô Nambara
as Miyuki
as Kanzabûro Kikumura
as Tomiko
as Sakakibara
as Sumie
as Masaki
as Miyaguchi
as Shûsem Ashida
as Ônishi
as Miyajima
as Gôji Kishii
as Takahashi Akimoto
