Sayo and Keiji have eloped to New Zealand to marry, away from the interference of Keiji's disapproving mother in Japan. On their honeymoon, they have the freedom to express their love away from her repressive influence. However, on what should be the happiest of days, Keiji is drowned and Sayo must, by custom, return to live with her cruel and selfish mother-in-law.

Eugene Nomura
as Keiji

Yuri Kinugawa
as Sayo

Brenda Kendall
as Jeanette

Yoko Narahashi
as Mrs Nakajima

Joel Tobeck
as Nod

Rome Kanda
as Tour Guide

Norman Forsey
as Fisherman #1

Ian Hughes
as West Coast Surfer

Charley Murphy Samau
as

John Paekau
as Fisherman #3