In a vibrant and chaotic post-war Tokyo, a young and disillusioned doctor, who struggles with his own demons, finds himself trapped in a whirlwind of desperation and self-destruction. His addiction to alcohol turns him into a spectator of life, a shadow drifting through the darkness of bars and streets teeming with misery. Everything changes when he crosses paths with a young and ambitious yakuza just beginning to carve his path in the criminal underworld.
This unexpected encounter triggers a series of events that plunge both the doctor and the criminal into a journey of redemption and self-discovery. Although they come from diametrically opposed worlds, both characters become caught in a dangerous dance between life and death, hope and disillusionment. The friendship that blossoms between them is fleeting yet intense, testing their moral limits and deepest desires.
As life revolves around the struggle for survival, the film explores themes such as redemption, disillusionment, and the internal battle between good and evil. The harsh reality of urban life intertwines with poetic and moving moments, creating an indelible portrait of solitude and the search for connection in a world torn apart by war. Here, each sip of alcohol and each decision represents a battle for the soul, and the question is: how far are they willing to go to find their place in a desolate world?