Once again, the feudal lord Takayama Ukon (1552 - 1615) reflects on his life in exile in Manila. Convinced by the humanistic ideals of the Christian religion, he converted to Christianity at a young age and fought as a powerful daimyo at the forefront of his samurai, loyally standing by the emperor. However, when the tide of war turned, a brutal persecution of Christians began. His life was in grave danger, and he suddenly found himself on the fringes of urban society. - An impressive portrayal of the social conditions during the persecution of Christians in Japan.