Synopsis

In the northern Japanese town of Akkeshi, Mori Tetsuya continues a family tradition as a third-generation fisher, earning a living from the sea urchins and other marine life he harvests. In 2021, the town experienced its first red tide, devastating the local population and claiming 80% of the sea urchin stock. For over six decades, the community has cultivated a distinctive farming technique for these delicate creatures. To shield them from strong currents and frigid waters, young urchins are ca