Summary

In the quiet chill of a snowy night, an old man works late, crafting straw sandals to sell for a few precious coins, dreaming of the sake he cannot afford. His lonely existence is interrupted by the arrival of a lost bird, a rare robin that brings warmth to his cold life. As the bird's beautiful song fills the air, it brings a series of events that could change his life — but at what cost? A tale of kindness, longing, and the delicate balance between generosity and survival unfolds in this touching story of an unexpected bond between a man and a small bird.