A tale of two best friends in the WWII era Japan. Takao is a young man enthusiastic about joining the navy to fight for his country. He convinces his best friend Shinji to join him. As it turns out, however, Takao's poor health prevents him from entering the navy while his friend is chosen instead. As time goes by, Takao becomes a painter and changes his mind about the meaningfulness of war and fighting, while his friend goes the opposite path. Meanwhile Takao's sister falls in love with Shinji.

Kinya Kitaoji
as Shinji

Sonny Chiba
as Takao

Michiko Araki
as

Fusatarō Ishijima
as

Yoshi Katō
as

Yoshiko Mita
as

Haruko Sugimura
as

Eijirō Tōno
as

Gōzō Sōma
as

Shirō Ōki
as