Takada, a Japanese fisherman has been estranged from his son for many years, but when the son is diagnosed with terminal cancer his daughter-in-law, Rie, summons him to the hospital. Through a series of obstacles and relationships, he is brought unexpectedly closer to both an understanding of himself and of his son.
Zhang Yimou Studio, China Film Co-Production, Edko Films, Gilla Company, TOHO, Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Classics, Elite Group Enterprises, Beijing New Picture Film Co. Ltd., CP Film Production Asia