In a small Japanese village, an atmosphere of desperation and fear surrounds its inhabitants. A drought has ravaged the region, bringing the villagers to the brink of ruin. As panic grows, rumors emerge about an ancient tradition that requires a human sacrifice to appease the gods and bring back the rain. In this context, the story follows a young girl named Shizuko, whose beauty and purity make her the perfect candidate for the sacrifice.
As the villagers gather, the pressure to accept Shizuko's fate increases, but the young woman, defiant and full of courage, becomes a symbol of hope for her community. Meanwhile, her forbidden love affair with an outsider, who also struggles to challenge the established norms, adds a layer of tension and desire to the story. Both try to find a way out, grappling with tradition, fear, and social pressure that threatens to crush them.
Set against the backdrop of a beautiful yet cruel nature, the film explores themes of sacrifice, love, and the eternal conflict between tradition and change. Shizuko's struggle will be more than just a simple quest for survival; it will be a powerful cry against oppression and a search for freedom in a world that still values ancestral rituals over human life. The decisions made by the main characters will not only affect their destiny but also the future of the village.