In the 17th century, two Portuguese people Society of Jesus priests, Rodrigo and Garrpe, travel to Japan to Proselytism, where Christianity is officially banned. They also search for their mentor, Ferreira, with whom they lost contact five years prior and presume is imprisoned. Rodrigo is patronizing and Garrpe is cautious. Rodrigo and Garrpe are overwhelmed with the welcome they receive in Japan, but occasionally wish for some comfort food from home.