Minako, a runaway from Osaka chasing her dream of becoming a singer, struggles through poverty, failed jobs, and exploitation in Tokyo. With the help of a kind old vendor, a supportive reporter, and eventually singer Akira Takarada, she finally gets her chance to shine on stage.

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Cast

Hiroshi Koizumi

Masao Akita

Yumi Shirakawa

Eiko Chiba

Akira Takarada

himself

Kamatari Fujiwara

Minji-san the soba vendor

Shunji Sakai

Kei-san the broker

Kiiton Masuda

Mr. No, soap company