Synopsis

In a sprawling cemetery nestled in the Tokyo suburbs, cherry trees bloom between the rows of weathered gravestones. These are not merely ornamental; the trees themselves serve as final resting places, embodying a growing trend of tree burial known as "jumokuso" across Japan, reflecting a desire for return to nature after death. During the three-day peak of cherry blossom season, the cemetery draws visitors seeking solace and remembrance. Among them is a man making his weekly pilgrimage to his wi