Introduction

This film is a story of a normal family, who are forced to change by the intrusion of a stranger. This provocative work captures a world through the comings and goings of people in an intricate space devoid of sentimentality.

Synopsis

In a corner of downtown Tokyo, Kobayashi lives here with his young wife, his daughter from his previous marriage, and his sister who is divorced. In this diligent working family the only recent occurrence is the disappearance of Pi-chan, their pet parakeet. One day Kagawa, who claims to be the son of a wealthy family that once gave financial assistance to the Kobayashi, appears out of the blue. While adopting a humble attitude, Kagawa moves into their home, and the everyday life of the Kobayashi couple begins to unravel under the influence of Kagawa and the visitors that he brings with him.