Successful and married with children, paper-mill owner Jihei knows better than to contradict the strict social and moral codes of 18th-century Japan. But when he meets the lovely courtesan Koharu, he becomes a man obsessed. Koharu returns his love, even foregoing other customers while Jihei schemes to somehow buy her freedom. His efforts yield ruinous consequences for his business and his family life, and Koharu is meanwhile purchased by another client.
as Jihei
as Koharu / Osan
as Tahei
as Mogoemon
as Owner of the Yamatoya
as Gosaemon
as Osan's Mother
as Osugi
as Proprietress
as Store Owner
as Guest
as Sangoro
as Otama
as Kantaro
as Osue
