Due to his impoverished upbringing Nishihata Tamotsu is unable to read or write. Fortunately he is supported by his beloved wife Kyouko who helps him with the things he cannot do alone. As thanks for her support Tamotsu wishes to write her a love letter, and so decides to enroll at a local evening school in order to finally learn to write.
笑福亭鶴瓶
as 西畑保
原田知世
as 西畑皎子
重岡大毅
as 西畑保（青年）
上白石萌音
as 西畑皎子（青年）
徳永えり
as 浩実
giko
as 美紀
辻本祐樹
as 信介
本多力
as 一秀
江口のりこ
as 佐和子
