"They'd be better off with strangers."
When Sokichi stops providing his long-time lover Kikuyo enough money to pay for the care of their three young children, Kikuyo leaves the children with Sokichi - and his very surprised and angry wife Oume - and disappears.
Sokichi Takeshita
Oume
Kikuyo
Riichi
Yoshiko
Shôichi
Welfare Official
Akutsu
Doctor
Detective
Train Ticket Inspector
Detective
Policeman
Kimura, Bank Clerk
Policewoman
Mizuguchi
Director
Writer
Story
Original Music Composer
Set Decoration
Set Designer
Sound Recordist
Director of Photography
Co-Producer
Editor
Executive In Charge Of Production
Gaffer
Art Direction
Production Manager
Sound Effects Editor
Assistant Director
Producer
Still Photographer