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Futaba's life takes a drastic turn following a fainting episode at work, leading her to receive devastating news from a doctor: she has stage 4 terminal cancer. The diagnosis serves as a catalyst, propelling Futaba into a frantic scramble to secure her family’s future and mend the fragmented relationships within it. She communicates her love, struggles, and her intentions for Azumi in the limited time she has left.
The emotional depth of the film is highlighted as Futaba grapples with her illness. Her optimism begins to wane as the realization of her limited time with Azumi looms over her. The once lively family home is weighed down by the dread of impending loss, and the battle between Futaba's fierce love for her daughter and the stark reality of her condition becomes painfully evident.