A mysterious woman found unconscious in a river. She wakes up not remembering anything and is unable to speak. The townspeople take advantage of Hiraya, but it seems that those who do, always end up in misfortune.

Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and taking photos of trees. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on finding beauty in the world.

Shuhei Hirayama is a widower with a 24-year-old daughter. Gradually, he comes to realize that she should not be obliged to look after him for the rest of his life, so he arranges a marriage for her.