A harried university professor struggles with a personal tragedy in the midst of creative stasis. Prof. Hayakawa Tomomori feels overwhelmed by his regimented teaching profession and stale family lifestyle. He escapes by retreating into daydreams about Heian Japan. His visions frequently drift into fantastic wish-fulfillment territory. In an attempt to make sense of his contemporary existence in light of a strong inclination for the past, he formulates a unique acculturation project exemplifying Old Japan's cultural and spiritual values. It may consume him in the end.
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