Kôsuke Kindaichi, a somewhat peculiar private detective, visits a remote town. He meets a police detective and they start to investigate an old unsolved murder. Then some murders happen. Kindaichi must find out about the past in order to reveal who the murderer is.

Koji Ishizakaas Kosuke Kindaichi
Tomisaburō Wakayamaas Insp. Isokawa
Keiko Kishias Rika Aochi (proprietress of the Kamenoyu)
Akiko Nishinaas Chie Bessho (Harue's daughter)
Koji Kitaas Kanao Aochi (Rika's son)
Yoko Takahashias Yasuko Yura (Atsuko's daughter, Toshiro's younger sister)
Mitsuko Kusabueas Atsuko Yura - Yasuko's Mother
Hisano Yamaokaas Ito Izutsu
Michiko Hayashias Omiki (maid at the Kamenoyu)
Misako Watanabeas Harue Bessho - Chi'e's Mother