Durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial (1939-1945), los dos únicos supervivientes de una batalla naval, un soldado norteamericano y un oficial japonés, se ven obligados a convivir en una isla desierta del Océano Pacífico.
Kenichi Horie is determined to challenge his family, the law and the nature crossing the Pacific to America in a small sailboat. Despite his careful planning many unforeseen events will test his determination.