In a remote and enigmatic region of Japan, a vagabond stumbles upon the lifeless body of a samurai in a forest. Along with his wife, the samurai's lover is arrested and brought before a court to clarify the crime. In an attempt to unveil the truth behind the murder, an investigator interrogates various witnesses, each presenting their own account of what transpired.
The spirit of the samurai, summoned through an unconventional narrative, offers his perspective from the beyond, and each testimony reveals contradictory aspects that challenge the notions of reality and truth. The samurai’s wife, caught in a whirlwind of emotions, also recounts her view of the event, exposing the complexity of human desires and the internal struggle between honor and love.
As the stories intertwine and overflow with nuances, the film delves deeply into the perceptions each character has of themselves and others, leaving the viewer to question what is truly real and what is fiction. Like a moral puzzle, this profound meditation on human nature touches on themes such as betrayal, honor, and the subjectivity of experience. The unsettling atmosphere and intricate relationships among the characters make this masterpiece a timeless reflection on the essence of being human. In a world where everyone tells their own story, who can truly claim to know the truth?