A group of hustling peddlers swindle rural towns with fake goods, facing betrayals, close calls, and constant setbacks as they chase survival and dream of a better future.
Second Son
Taikichi, Son
Boy (7 years old)
Kyota Aoshima
Goichi Yufune
Tampei Nukada
Hiroko from Gondola
Kayoko Sagawa
Saburo Kurakake
Kazuko from Gondola
Hangoro Iizuka
Hyōemon Tenchuken
Widow Tama
Landlady Matsu from Gondola
Jeep Seller Asada
Farmer Woman Yae
Hidematsu Yasufuku
Son of Hidematsu
Farmer Nakamura
Nakamura’s Wife
Sugi
Tsuruko
Gonnosuke Yoneda
Hideo, Gonnosuke’s Son
Haruko, Gonnosuke’s Daughter
Sada
Tarobei Matsuzawa
Wife Tomi
Fukaya
Tajichi Murayama
Toshiko Murayama
Shizu, Innkeeper’s Wife
Teruko Aihara
Hoe Seller Hoye
Hatsuko, Hoe Seller
Tsuchiya, Bicycle Shop
Fisherman Senkichi
Dr. Hirate
Mrs. Hirate
Okajima (Pickpocket)
Honma (Pickpocket)
Shohei Kurotsubo
Okumura (Department Clerk)
Tsuneko, Kyota’s Wife
Kyota’s Son
Yukiko, Kyota’s Daughter
Mitsu, Hangoro’s Wife
Umekichi, Kazuko’s Husband
Okimi, Maid of Joshuya
Yae, Maid of Kitauraya
Saki, Maid of Kitauraya
Farmer
Farmer’s Wife
Mail Carrier
Mail Carrier (Edosaki)
Bride
Officer Saito (Edosaki)
