Mainly the story of Shinsuke and his stepmother, ranging from Shinsuke's infanthood to his mid-teens. Coal workers and the mines dominate nearly every aspect of the life of the characters. Shinsuke's father dies while bravely using dynamite to rescue a group of trapped Korean miners. Several older men attempt to help he and his mother cope, including a kind Korean and a Harley-riding yakuza.

• DirectorKirio Urayama
• Release15 February 1975
• GenreDrama
• Duration3h 8m
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  9.0
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• Productions

  Toho Pictures