In 1950s Japan, a young writer named Shūzō finds himself trapped in a sea of emotional and existential confusions. After leaving his wife, who now lives in the shadows of urban life, he feels lost, yearning to find purpose amidst modernity. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a bored young wife seeking to escape the monotony of her home. As both shake off the sands of conformity, an intense connection emerges – a spark that defies the expectations and customs of their time.
However, their romance becomes complicated by a series of disillusionments and the social pressure that looms over them. As their days together unfold, so do the criticisms from a society unwilling to accept their choices. The story explores themes such as freedom, desire, and the search for identity in a changing world. Through evocative cinematography and a melancholic soundtrack, the fragility of the protagonists' dreams is revealed, as they are swept away in a cycle of love and despair.
In an emotional journey that challenges the limitations imposed by their environment, Shūzō and his lover must confront their own fears and the uncertain future that awaits them, as the glow of a new era promises both opportunities and dilemmas.