Ginko's younger brother Tetsuro, a failed comedian, is the oddball of the family. Embarrassing, loud and plain inappropriate at times causes Ginko to disown him. The two reunite when she discovers Tetsuro is terminally ill. Tetsuro’s impending death marks the beginning of love and toleration.
Nenji Kobayashi
Shohei Tanno

Haruko Katō
Takano Kinuo

Yuriko Ishida
Chiaki Komiyama

Takashi Sasano
Maruyama