Early Summer 1951

In a typical Japanese family, the parents are worried about the future of their beloved daughter, since Noriko is at a critical age for marriage, and there are no suitors in sight. Her family’s pleas fall on deaf ears. The young lady has her own ideas and is in no hurry to make a choice. The situation is exacerbated by the arrival of her uncle, who talks with his niece and begins to persuade her to take this step as soon as possible. He argues that if she doesn’t get married, she’ll bring shame on her family. After a while, Noriko announces her unusual choice to her parents.