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In Tokyo in 1888, Kikunosuke Onoue, the adoptive son of an important actor, discovers that he is praised for his acting only because he is his fathers heir, and that the troupe complains how bad he is behind his back. The only person to talk to him honestly about his acting is Otoku, the wet-nurse of his adoptive fathers child. She is fired by the family, and Kikunosuke is forbidden to see her, because of the gossip a relationship with a servant would cause. Kikunosuke falls in love with Otoku, and leaves home to try to make a living on his own merits outside Tokyo. He is eventually joined by Otoku, who encourages him to become a famous actor to regain the recognition of his family.
Kikunosuke, son of the famous actor Kikugoro, is openly praised for his performance on the stage. His success is actually due to his name; only Otoku, the wet-nurse of his brother, is sincere enough to tell him the truth about his acting, and also her faith in his ultimate talent. Kikunosuke falls in love with Otoku, but the possible mesalliance provokes the wrath of Kikugoro, whereupon Kikunosuke leaves his family to try to become an accomplished actor by himself, without the protection afforded by his fathers reputation.
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Kikunosuke Onoue
Kôkichi Takada
Fukusuke Nakamura
Ryôtarô Kawanami
Eiju Dayu
Kinnosuke Takamatsu
Matsusuke Onoue
Jun'nosuke Hayama
Kanya Morita
Tamitaro Onoue
Tamizô Onoue
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Manager of the travelling company
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Greenroom manager of the travelling company
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Guest in waiting room
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Okiku, geisha
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