Based on Kaoru Morimoto oft performed 1945 play, a starring vehicle for famed actress Machiko Kyo as Kei an abused orphaned girl that eventually finds sanctuary with a wealthy family that trades goods with China and becomes a successful businesswoman. Masumura dilutes the originally intended pro-Japan propaganda elements for a more anti-war approach.
as Kei Nunobiki
as Shizu Tsutsumi
as Shintaro Tsutsumi
as Eiji Tsutsumi
as Souko Tsutsumi
as Fumi Tsutsumi
as Shosuke Tsutsumi
as Tomoei Tsutsumi
as Seizo Nomura
as Inose
as Miyoshi
as Okura
as Nobuko
as Maiden Saki
as Maiden Mitsu
as Maiden Kiyoshi
as Detective B
as International student grandson
as Dr. Daisaku Yoshie
as Army Major
as Matsunaga
as Army captain
