Overview
Wandering swordsman Kanbei, parading through town with a sign that reads "Seeking fights, selling my life cheap." One day, he receives a request from the star of the daughter's kabuki, Nakamura Tsurukichi. However, unable to bear seeing a face reminiscent of his first love, he disappears as soon as the task is completed. But later, Tsurukichi returns to ask Kanbei for help once again...
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 46 | September 27, 1985 (73) | |
 | 22 | 89 | |
 | 21 | 88 | |
 | 18 | 85 | |
 | 43 | June 28, 1996 (80) | |
 | 36 | June 19, 1979 (56) | |
 | 45 | January 7, 2002 (88) | |
 | 58 | February 18, 1977 (77) | |
 | 44 | August 10, 1968 (54) | |
 | 53 | 120 |