For almost half a century an old man has been the warden of a bird sanctuary on a tiny island in the middle of the ocean. One day he receives notice that his posting will be discontinued. His happy life alongside nature is about to come to an abrupt end. But the warden refuses to accept his dismissal. Determined not to leave, he decides to fight back in his own way.

这是一部通过美食展现人物心理的电影，讲述一名年轻女子Rosa为了学习处理生鱼片的技术，不远万里离开欧洲到东京,跟随著名厨师学习。但她遇到的困难远不止学艺的艰辛，文化与语言的隔离让她倍感压力，以致不得不到在夜店当女侍，但她并未放弃梦想。在极度的孤独之下，Rosa的心理状况逐渐展现在观众眼前。