Overview
In a mountain village, Heita, a translator's son, is a gifted boy but is shunned by the villagers. He can imitate birds' cry and befriends another boy who works in a brewery. Heita also finds solace in the village pastor Yasugi and his teacher Michiko, but they too have problems of their own.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 37 | July 9, 2012 (95) | |
 | 22 | 93 | |
 | 35 | March 11, 1980 (60) | |
 | 16 | 87 | |
 | 39 | June 28, 1996 (80) | |
| - | - | |
 | 27 | 98 | |
 | 37 | December 1, 1977 (60) |