SYNOPSIS
Edo Period Japan (~1750)
Kiyo, a young servant girl, is working for a merchant family
in the city of Kyoto while living away from her family in the country.
Her greatest joy is a stray dog she calls Aki, who plays with her and keeps her company. She has to be careful to conceal Aki from Madame, and plans to take Aki with her when it's time for her to return home.
A chance encounter in an alleyway with a nasty rogue samurai changes Kiyo and Aki's fate.
Aki valiantly protects Kiyo, causing him to be fatally wounded.
Kiyo is forced to confront her belief in good fortune for the sake of her only friend.
in the city of Kyoto while living away from her family in the country.
Her greatest joy is a stray dog she calls Aki, who plays with her and keeps her company. She has to be careful to conceal Aki from Madame, and plans to take Aki with her when it's time for her to return home.
A chance encounter in an alleyway with a nasty rogue samurai changes Kiyo and Aki's fate.
Aki valiantly protects Kiyo, causing him to be fatally wounded.
Kiyo is forced to confront her belief in good fortune for the sake of her only friend.
