In feudal Japan, a Buddhist priest seeks to make the Daimyo's daughter a priestess at the Forbidden Garden, but the Daimyo is torn between his cultural obligations and his desire for his daughter's independence. When the Daimyo refuses to comply, he is forced to take his own life in a ritual of harakiri. The daughter, meanwhile, falls in love with a European officer named Olaf and marries him, but their happiness is short-lived as he is soon called back to Europe. The daughter gives birth to a child and waits patiently for Olaf's return, only to discover that he has remarried in Europe. Four years later, Olaf returns to Japan with his new wife, leaving the daughter heartbroken and torn between her love for Olaf and her loyalty to her native culture.
Harakiri
A Japanese noble's daughter is pressured to become a priestess at a sacred garden, while her father struggles with the cultural norms of his homeland, ultimately leading to tragic consequences.
