Japan shortly after the outbreak of the Second Sino-Japanese War. A man pretending to be an old friend of the husband suddenly appears in the life of a family living in peace. His arrival drastically changes the family's fate. Director Henry Tsukamoto meticulously crafts every detail, from costumes to props, realistically recreating the modern atmosphere of early Showa-era Japan. Blending historical tension with intense human drama, this 1994 production has received high acclaim.