Synopsis

Along the shore of Niigata Prefecture's Sea of Japan, a pebbled beach yields fragments of genuine jade. For some who venture here in search of natural treasures, the stone is found quickly; for others, despite hours spent sifting through the pebbles, there is no reward. Among those drawn to this spot were a family enjoying a vacation, seasoned treasure hunters from distant places, and a woman whose frequent visits had fostered a greater ease in social interaction. What compels them to this parti