

An essayist, he finds peace in his mountain life. His routine is pleasantly disturbed by occasional visits from Machiko, his editor and love interest, as he struggles to let go of his late wife's ashes.

Kenji Sawada

Takako Matsu

Naomi Nishida

Toshinori Omi

Fumi Dan

Shōhei Hino

Tomoko Naraoka

Koihachi Takigawa