In ancient times, there were three small mountains that people in Japan believed were inhabited by gods. They were Mt. Unebi, Mt. Miminashi, and Mt. Kagu, and they still stand. At the intersection of this mountainous area is the Fujiwara Palace site, the relics from which are considered to be shining with ancient spirits.

Woodwork artist Takumi moves to the small village Asuka in Nara Prefecture. He remodels old homes, learns agricultural skills from an old nanny and lives a peaceful existence with nature. Soon after his settlement, Takumi meets Kayoko who used to go to the same school with him and who is now living with her boyfriend Tetsuya, an editor of a local magazine. Kayoko is fascinated with the color hanezu [crimson] and dyes scarves with the color. However, just like the intensity of the color, Kayoko and Takumi fall in love with each other soon after their reunion and start living together in the workshop. Takumi and Kayoko, inheriting the unfulfilled hopes of their grandparents—who had a passionate relationship before the World War II—live out their lives. Their tale continues a story of the ages, representing the uncountable souls that have accumulated on this land.