Japanese film based on the song by Harumi Miyako.

Born in affluent families among the Japanese mountains, two close cousins fall in love and have to suffer through the social constraints of their time.

A coming-of-age film in which Junko Sakurada, who was immensely popular as a girl star, plays the leading role in a movie for the first time. Based on Keiko Ochiai's book of the same title, the film tells the story of a 17-year-old girl's first love and growth who yearns for an older teacher.

Sidhu and Alasi grow up together harbouring feelings for each other. Sidhu sacrifices his career to help Alasi become an officer. Her mother wishes to get Alasi married to an educated and employed boy. Can Sidhu win over the family?