Overview
Shinsaku was once a renowned playwright, has now been left behind by journalism and is living a lethargic life in Oiso. His family is concerned with Shinsaku regaining his old vigor as a writer and Sakie, his daughter, finding a suitable match, while the family is struggling with the losses of war.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 29 | August 1, 2012 (86) | |
 | 23 | January 14, 2011 (78) | |
 | - | - | |
 | 32 | August 1, 2002 (79) | |
 | 53 | March 2, 1968 (65) | |
 | 43 | December 21, 1978 (66) |