Synopsis: The film follows the early life of Saint Shinran, future founder of Jōdo Shinshū Buddhism, during the turbulent shift from the late Heian to early Kamakura period. Amid political unrest and famine, the young Shinran searches for meaning, confronting spiritual questions about suffering and purpose. His journey brings him to influential teachers and forces him to face his doubts, shaping the beliefs that would define his legacy.
