In 1922, a young woman named Taki works as a maid for the family who resides in the house. The Hirai family consists of a toy company employee named Masaki, his beautiful wife Tokiko, and their 5-year-old son Ryoichi. One day Masaki is visited by a younger co-worker named Shoji Itakura. Over time, Taki chisaily observes as a fleeting love affair develops between Itakura and Tokiko. 60 years later, her version of events is finally revealed.