Father of nine children cannot find a job. Despite their aspirations, the children are encouraged by both parents to hold down menial jobs and contribute to the family expenses.
as Ishimura
as Ishimura's wife
as Kiichi, first son
as Genji, second son
as Noboru, third son
as Eisaku, fourth son
as Kokichi, fifth son
as Hide, first daughter
as Ogawa - the teacher
as Mitsuko
as Kiichi's goroup leader
as Ishimura's fellow worker
as Genji's fellow worker