Synopsis

In Sapporo, a small barbershop offers respite to the many young cyclists traversing Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido. For riders completing a circumnavigation of the country, owner Yutaka Oyamada provides a complimentary haircut – a gesture born from his own journey around Japan decades past. He imparts this simple counsel to those carrying the weight of hardship: "Keep moving forward." Oyamada sends them on their way with encouragement to persevere through adversity and financial strain, urg