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When their estranged father passes away, three sisters—Sachi, Yoshino, and Chika—living in their grandmother’s spacious home in Kamakura, attend his funeral in the countryside. There, they encounter their thirteen-year-old half-sister, Suzu, whom they barely know. Recognizing that Suzu’s stepmother is neglectful and uninterested in her future, the eldest sister, Sachi, impulsively invites the young girl to move to Kamakura and live with them. Suzu, seeking a sense of belonging and an escape from her complicated family dynamics, accepts the offer, marking the beginning of a delicate journey toward sisterhood.As Suzu integrates into their lives, the household faces a series of quiet, transformative challenges. Sachi struggles with her professional responsibilities as a nurse while maintaining an affair with a married doctor, a situation that reflects her own internal conflicts regarding commitment and her resentment toward her absent father. Yoshino, a bank employee, navigates the turbulence of her own romantic life, often turning to alcohol to soothe her insecurities. Meanwhile, Chika finds joy in the simple pleasures of their home, acting as a bridge between the mature Sachi and the grieving Suzu.The narrative beautifully captures the nuances of their daily routines, from the harvesting of plums in their garden to the shared meals that anchor their bond. Suzu, burdened by the guilt of her existence being a reminder of her father’s infidelity, slowly learns to shed her reserved exterior. She finds solace in a local football team and connects with peers, gradually transitioning from a visitor to an essential pillar of the family. The sisters, in turn, confront their lingering bitterness toward their father, realizing that his flaws do not define their present relationship. Through seasons of change, they navigate the complexities of grief, forgiveness, and the enduring strength of female kinship. The climax arrives not through explosive conflict, but through a profound realization of shared history, as they embrace their role as a unified family unit. By the film’s conclusion, the sisters have learned that while they cannot change the past, they have successfully cultivated a sanctuary of support, love, and healing, ensuring that Suzu finally feels truly at home.