Overview
Following the Second World War, the lives of various people in a poverty-stricken area of Tokyo are entertwined. Pachinko parlor girls, shoeshine boys, a maker of costume jewelry, and a streetcorner artist all struggle to make their livings and to find happiness in difficult surroundings.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 32 | September 5, 2015 (95) | |
 | 32 | December 24, 1997 (77) | |
 | 23 | May 15, 2019 (90) | |
 | 39 | November 10, 2009 (96) | |
 | 29 | March 27, 2009 (85) | |
 | 25 | May 31, 2015 (88) | |
 | 39 | May 24, 2002 (89) | |
 | - | - | |
 | 55 | December 26, 1972 (75) | |
 | 55 | December 22, 1952 (55) |