Overview
Set in the time of steam locomotives and covering a period of almost 30 years, this sensitive film tells the story of the wife of a railroad worker in the northern part of Japan. The ferocious local class restrictions work to keep her husband in his place, as does his lack of education.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 40 | 88 | |
 | 47 | November 7, 2001 (71) | |
 | 27 | 75 | |
 | 46 | October 14, 2012 (81) | |
 | 66 | December 22, 1986 (75) | |
 | 44 | August 7, 1992 (59) | |
 | 61 | April 30, 1989 (73) | |
 | 50 | July 11, 2003 (76) | |
 | 52 | October 2, 2012 (87) | |
| 27 | 75 |