Release, runtime and language

1957 · 118 mins · Japanese

Directed by

Tadashi Imai

Starring

Isao Yamagata, Isao Kimura, Eijirô Tôno, Hitomi Nakahara, Shinjirō Ehara, Izumi Hara

Set in the lakeside town of Kasumigaura, the film follows a determined farmer who proposes launching a fishery to breathe new life into the struggling agricultural community. The plan sparks tension with proud locals who cling to tradition, exposing the hardships, hopes, and resilience of the villagers.