In Japan lives a dedicated young surgeon who was educated in America, as was his lovely wife Hana. Now that the U.S. and Japan are at war, Sadao is kept from the front lines to tend the dangerous ailment of an important general. Even during this time of war with America, Sadao and Hana realize that many influences of their American sojourn are still with them. One day, a wounded American sailor is washed up on the shore near their home. As a surgeon, Sadao must try to save the dying man, whether comrade or enemy. But this act jeopardizes the welfare of his whole household, because of the attitude of the Japanese authorities.