Synopsis

The Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent tsunami of March 2011 left the Yuriage district of Natori City, Miyagi Prefecture, in ruins. This month, traditionally a time of both beginnings and goodbyes in Japan, proved particularly demanding for a florist situated within a new commercial complex in the area. The clientele was varied: a teacher selecting blooms for departing students, residents paying tribute to those lost in the disaster, and individuals seeking a touch of vibrancy in the aft